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PitchHU Incubator
Also known as: PitchHU, Howard PitchHU
Howard University · Washington, DC
Howard University's incubator program for idea-stage and early-stage businesses. Partnership between the Office of Research, FISERV, and humble ventures. Synchronous and asynchronous virtual program. Provides non-dilutive grant funding, mentorship, and business management training.
Quick fit check
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Semiannual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
Details
- 5 cohorts completed (+2 in 2024)
- 100+ businesses served, 100+ participants
- 200+ total applicants to date
- $180K+ in non-dilutive grant funding awarded
- $30K in Back2Business grants (GrowHU program)
- Up to $35K in prizes per cohort
- Global reach: DC, MD, VA, HI, MX, UK, Singapore, India
- Industry agnostic: SaaS, Biopharma, FinTech, Health & Wellness, Consumer Products, F&B, Media & Entertainment
Notable Participants
- Pollynation Apothecary
- Amoofy
- Zurena
- Ourstory Books
- Deeper Skin
- Ezos
Notes
- Forms pipeline with GrowHU accelerator (PitchHU → GrowHU)
- Managed through Office of Research
- Special consideration for Health & Wellness, AI & Data, Climate Science, Civic Engagement
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