Lion's Den Pitch Competition
About the program · 1 linked sources
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.
Also known as: Hofstra Lion's Den
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-22); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$400
Grant
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-11-19
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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.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Exact number of applicants each year not disclosed
- Prior year winners and prize amounts not documented beyond 2025
Program details
Lion's Den Pitch Competition
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Evidence
- 2026-06-22-hofstra-lions-den
- Hofstra University Startup Intelligence Report
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News articles and official sources documenting Lion's Den Pitch Competition at Hofstra University.
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