HUSTLE Program
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HUSTLE (Helping University Students Tackle Leadership and Entrepreneurship) is USF's student incubator and accelerator program at the Nault Center. Fall selection round with $2,000 first prize, followed by Spring Incubation Phase (up to 10 teams) and Accelerator Phase (3-5 teams, March-December). Features workshops, GTM strategy, market testing, and structured demo days. Culminates in a final pitch to Chessler Holdings, a real-world investor group, for a potential investment deal.
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HUSTLE Program · HUSTLE Entry Pitch · Nov 13, 2026
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