Pioneer Pitch Competition
About the program · 2 linked sources
Campus-wide pitch competition hosted by the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology where undergraduate and graduate students pitch new venture ideas. Offers structured workshops, mentoring, and a final pitch event. First competition ran in 2025 with winners announced January 2026.
Also known as: SHU Pioneer Pitch
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-23); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
Not listed
Cash Award
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-12-05
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Application and Timing
Registration deadline early September. Workshops and mentoring in November. Pitch Day in early December (2025: Dec 5, 5:30-7:30 PM).
Participants
All currently enrolled SHU undergraduate and graduate students; individuals or teams up to five members.
Funding and Equity
Cash awards for top teams. Exact amounts not specified on public pages. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- First Pioneer Pitch Competition winners announced Jan 19, 2026
- 2025-26 cycle: registration Sept, workshops Nov, Pitch Day Dec 5
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Digital Marketing Venture
2nd place
placement
Sacred Heart University
2025-26 Sacred Heart Pioneer Pitch second place.
Food-Service Venture
3rd place
placement
Sacred Heart University
Third-place Pioneer Pitch winner (Alyssa Flanders '27); food-service venture.
Immersive SHU Campus Map App
1st place
placement
Sacred Heart University
First-place winner at Sacred Heart University's inaugural Pioneer Pitch Competition (January 2026). Founded by Rodney Osumo '28.
Immersive SHU Campus Map App
1st place
placement
Sacred Heart University
2025-26 Sacred Heart Pioneer Pitch first place.
Historical winners (research notes)
1st place: immersive SHU campus map app (Rodney Osumo '28, immersive media & mixed reality). 2nd place: social media digital marketing venture (Chris Napolitano '28). 3rd place: food-service related idea.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Prize amounts not publicly listed
- Second competition cycle not yet confirmed
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
SHU news article on 2026 winners.[1] Official Pioneer Pitch competition page with eligibility and timeline.[2]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Pioneer Pitch Competition at Sacred Heart University.
2 sources
First Pioneer Pitch Winners — Immersive SHU Campus Map App
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University
First Pioneer Pitch Winners — Immersive SHU Campus Map App
SHU news announcing inaugural Pioneer Pitch winners including Rodney Osumo's Immersive SHU Campus Map App.
Read on Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University
Pioneer Pitch Competition Official Page
Official Pioneer Pitch Competition page with eligibility, timeline, and program structure.
Read on Sacred Heart University