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Get Seeded Pitch Nights

Also known as: Get Seeded

University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT

Recurring pitch competition open to all UConn students where audience members vote to allocate seed funding. Top 3 pitches each event receive $1,000, $750, and $500. Multiple pitch nights per semester (Fall and Spring) with an annual April Demo Day where 5 top teams compete for additional funding. Audience voting determines winners.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

$500 – $1,000

Non Dilutive, Cash Award

Equity

None

Application

Rolling

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-04-15

High confidence

Application and Timing

Rolling applications reviewed throughout the academic year. Pitch nights held Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Annual Demo Day in April.

Participants

UConn undergraduate and graduate students of all majors. Idea-stage ventures welcome. 5-minute pitch with 3-minute Q&A.

Funding and Equity

Up to $1,000 per pitch event. No equity taken. Cannot pitch the same idea twice for additional funding (but can pitch a new idea).

Recent Activity

  • Spring 2026 pitch nights completed (Jan-Mar 2026)
  • Demo Day 2026 held April 15, 2026
  • Active 2025-2026 season with Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 cycles

Known Startups or Winners

100+ winning teams documented since 2018 across all UConn schools. 2024 Demo Day winners: Access Flora ($5K), eKardia ($2.5K), EngramX ($1K). 2023 Demo Day: Clothing Optional ($5K), Milieu ($2.5K), Toribio ($1K). 2022 Demo Day: StarMind ($5K), Webquity ($2.5K), Kizer's Kollection ($1K).

Verification Gaps

  • Long-term startup outcomes of winners not tracked
  • Total funding distributed since inception not aggregated
Additional research notesShow

Evidence

Full program page with complete schedule, FAQ, and extensive winner lists (2018-2024).[1]