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Colorado State University's Institute for Entrepreneurship runs the I4E Startup Showcase and the I4E Startup Spotlight, both student pitch events with published cash prizes. The 2026 showcase offers more than $13,000, including $5,000 for first place.
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At a glance
Indexed programs
3
All currently active
Top direct funding
$5,000
I4E Startup Showcase
Equity
Mixed equity terms
Program mix
2
Pitch Competition · Entrepreneurship Center
Programs to explore
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3 programs indexed
Pitch Competition
I4E Startup Showcase
Pitch Competition$5,000
funding range
- Last activity
- 2026-04-13
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
- Verification
- Partially Verified
I4E Startup Spotlight
Pitch Competition$1,500
funding range
- Last activity
- 2025-12-04
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
- Verification
- Partially Verified
Entrepreneurship Center
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funding range
- Last activity
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- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
- Verification
- Partially Verified
From students
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2026 showcase: first $5,000, second $3,000, third $1,500, plus three $1,500 or $1,000 special awards, together more than $13,000. The spotlight page lists $1,500, $750, and $250 for a two-minute pitch. The pages describe cash prizes. Equity is not mentioned.
Recent Activity
The 2026 showcase page lists April 13, 2026, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at the Lory Student Center Theater, with applications due March 1 and finalists announced March 9. The spotlight page describes a December 4, 2025 event.
Known Startups and Winners
The 2026 showcase page does not name winners in the captured text.
Research gaps & things to verify
Missing Information
2026 showcase winners. Whether spotlight prizes were repeated after December 2025.
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3 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at Colorado State University.
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Colorado State University
I4E Startup Showcase
The I4E Startup Showcase, formerly the Venture RAMS Business Showcase, is a live pitch for CSU student teams. Seven finalists pitch. The 2026 page says more than $13,000 will be awarded.
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Colorado State University
I4E Startup Spotlight
The I4E Startup Spotlight is an end-of-semester two-minute student pitch. The audience votes. The page lists cash prizes of $1,500, $750, and $250.
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Colorado State University
Institute for Entrepreneurship
The Institute for Entrepreneurship hosts the Startup Spotlight and the Startup Showcase for CSU students from every major. The spotlight page describes an end-of-semester celebration with mentors and a two-minute pitch.
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