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Students will be pitching start-up ideas for a shot at the $3,000 1st place cash prize!

Throughout a new venture’s journey as a start-up, aspiring entrepreneurs will undoubtedly pitch their idea to countless stakeholders with the future of their companies on the line. The Institute for Entrepreneurship Venture RAMS: Business Showcase provides start-up founders with the experience and exposure to present their businesess effectively.
Applications are full!
But you're welcome to join us for the Venture RAMS: Business Showcase Pitch Night to watch the finalists compete!
The founding team of each venture must be at least 50% current CSU students. The following will be required to complete the application:
Questions? Email: ramventures@colostate.edu
Cash Prizes
This program is designed for students to build confidence, refine their pitch deck, sharpen their pitching skills and provide new companies a coaching and constructive environment to prepare their ventures for life beyond Colorado State University.
Cash Prizes Include:
- 1st Place $3,000
- 2nd Place $1,500
- 3rd Place $750
- Impact Award $500
Timeline
- March 29th at 11:59PM - Deadline for Business Showcase applications
- April 4th - Applications reviewed
- April 5th - Seven finalists announced
- April 11th - Pitch workshop & practice
- April 19th - Venture RAMS: Business Showcase
Questions?
Email: ramventures@colostate.edu