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USC Proving Ground: Pitch Competition
University of South Carolina · Columbia, South Carolina
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Application
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Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Qatalyst Health
$25,000
prize won
University of South Carolina
USC Proving Ground 2024 grand prize winner (up to $25K seed money).
UpAhead
$25,000
prize won
University of South Carolina
USC Proving Ground 2025 grand prize winner (up to $25K seed money).
Description
The USC Proving Ground is an annual pitch competition hosted by the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Darla Moore School of Business. It awards up to $25,000 in seed money to winning student ventures and is open to all majors and disciplines across the university. Finalists receive mentorship and coaching before the competition.
Key Details
- Type: Pitch competition
- Funding: Up to $25,000 in seed money
- Eligibility: All USC students, all majors
- Frequency: Annual (spring semester)
- Judging: Panel of entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders
- Coaching: Mentorship and coaching for finalists
Known Startups
- Not specified on program page
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting USC Proving Ground: Pitch Competition at University of South Carolina.
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USC Proving Ground Pitch Competition
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
USC Proving Ground Pitch Competition
URL: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/research_and_centers/centers/faber_entrepreneurship_center/proving_ground.php Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited against live page) The USC Proving Ground is an annual pitch competition hosted by the Faber Entrepreneurship Center. Awards up to $25,000 in seed money to USC undergraduate, graduate, and recent-alumni teams (within three years). **2026 cycle (past as of July 2026):** applications opened Feb. 13; deadline March 6; live pitch April 17, 2026 (Carolina Entrepreneurship Summit Day 2).
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