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GW's flagship annual pitch competition, ranked #1 collegiate competition nationally. 18-year track record with 4,000+ students served and $2M+ awarded to date. The 2026 competition offered $400K+ in total prizes including $157K in cash.

Also known as: GW NVC, GW Pitch Competition

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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Annual

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-04-22

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    Program details

    Details

    • 2026: $400K+ total prizes, $157K cash
    • 6 tracks: Consumer Goods & Services, Business Goods & Services, Social Innovation, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Food Innovation, Explorer
    • 3 rounds: online application (Feb 1), virtual pitching (Mar 18), in-person finals (Apr 22)
    • Open to all GW students, faculty, staff, and alumni
    • 18-year history, 4,000+ students served
    • $2M+ awarded over lifetime

    Notable Winners

    • 2025 Grand Prize ($100K+): To be documented
    • 2024 Grand Prize: To be documented