2026 Madison College Pitch

Date:
Friday, May 01, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
Truax Campus Main Building - Room D1630
Event Type:
Academic

Two high school students presenting their idea at the 2025 Madison College Pitch competition


Join us for the 2026 Madison College Pitch Competition, where budding entrepreneurs will compete for a $500 cash prize. This free event is open to the public.

Madison College’s Center for Entrepreneurship invited area high school students to submit a video pitch of their business idea. Those who made it to the final round will now present their business concepts in person before a panel of judges.

Why attend?

  • Meet the next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Hear creative business ideas developed by local high school students.
  • Support teens as they explore entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Cheer on the competitors after they pitch their big ideas to the judges.
  • Celebrate the creativity and talent of our finalists and winners.

The Center for Entrepreneurship would like to thank the generous sponsors who support this event and help fund the prize pool: 

  • Findorff
  • Gener8tor Madison
  • Husch Blackwell
  • Mae Laatsch
  • Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E)
  • Summit Credit Union
  • Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

For more information, email madisoncollegepitch@madisoncollege.edu. 

Truax Campus
1701 Wright St.
Madison, WI 53704
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