Built in Boston: A Student Founder Pitch Showcase

Startup Boston and the City of Boston are teaming up to spotlight the next generation of student founders building the future. At this high-energy pitch showcase, selected student entrepreneurs will take the stage to present their ventures. Each team will have 5 minutes to pitch followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the judges, competing for cash prizes and startup perks. From software and hardware to climate, healthcare, consumer products, and more, these founders aren’t just sharing ideas - they’re building real companies while still in school. Submit to pitch your startup right here. Meet the Judges: Christina Quinn - GP @ SSC Venture Partners Mark Coffey - Cofounder & Managing Partner, Misneach Linda Arian - Senior Manager of Strategic Projects for the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity Rachel Rodri - Manager of Strategic Partnerships for the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity Current Prize Pool The prize pool is still growing as new sponsors join. Here’s where it stands today: 🥇 1st Place $1,000 Cash Prize 1 year free of ShineQuo Free IP strategy assessment and report from Clear IP 🥈 2nd Place $750 Cash Prize 6 months free of ShineQuo Free IP strategy assessment and report from Clear IP 🥉 3rd Place $500 Cash Prize 2 months free of ShineQuo Free IP strategy assessment and report from Clear IP Interested in contributing to the prize pool (monetary or in services)? Email hello@startupbos.org to get involved. Who Can Pitch? Founders must meet the following criteria: At least one founder must currently be a student The company must be incorporated and headquartered within Boston proper (home office is acceptable) The company must have a separate business bank account The product must include a software or hardware component Why Attend? Watch some of Boston’s most promising student-led startups pitch live Meet founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders from across the region Connect with the community supporting the next generation of builde