Pitch Competition

The Alleycon Pitch Competition is a live startup showcase for Columbia-affiliated founders to sharpen their pitch, gain meaningful feedback, and earn real recognition in front of the Alleycon community.

Finalists will take the stage at the Alleycon conference, pitching to an audience of students, alumni, operators, and venture capitalists, with visibility across Alleycon’s platforms and programming.

Applications close January 25th!

FAQ

Process

Founders will apply through an online application form linked above.

Selected teams will advance to a first-round, on-campus pitch session, after which a group of finalists will be chosen to present live on stage at the Alleycon conference in front of a full audience and panel of venture capital judges.

Evaluation

All teams will be evaluated using a standardized judging rubric to ensure consistency and fairness across pitches. Finalists will be selected based on overall strength across the rubric and readiness to present on a live conference stage.

Founder Eligibility

All founders affiliated with Columbia University

Company Eligibility

We’re accepting startups from ideation to growth phase across all sectors

What can you win

Recognition across campus, a gift bag