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Lion's Den Pitch Competition

Also known as: Hofstra Lion's Den

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

A Shark Tank-style pitch competition for Hofstra students, run by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Students deliver 2-minute elevator pitches to a panel of expert judges in the ideaHUb. Top 10 finalists compete. Previously branded as Hofstra-Digital Remedy Lion's Den.

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Quick fit check

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

Key numbers

Funding range

$200 – $400

Grant

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2025-11-19

High confidence

Prizes

  • First Place: $400
  • Second Place: $300
  • Third Place: $200

Total pool: $900

Application and Timing

Annual Fall cycle. Registration deadline late October. Competition mid-November in ideaHUb.

Participants

Open to all current Hofstra University students (any major, school, year, undergrad/graduate). Max 5 team members. Non-Hofstra students not permitted on teams. Previous winners cannot pitch again. No company required.

Funding and Equity

Non-dilutive cash prizes. Hofstra releases all IP rights. No equity taken.

Recent Activity

Fall 2025 event held November 19 in ideaHUb. Winners: Dare Drop! (1st, $400), Cater AI (2nd, $300), Promptly (3rd, $200). Judges included Entrepreneur-in-Residence Barbara Roberts, ideaHUb Coordinator Natalia Sandor, and IIE Executive Director Dr. Richard Hayes.

Verification Gaps

  • Exact number of applicants each year not disclosed
  • Prior year winners and prize amounts not documented beyond 2025

Lion's Den Pitch Competition

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