BoilerLaunch 2026 Winners

BoilerLaunch 2026 — the Midwest's largest student-run startup pitch competition, hosted by The Anvil at Purdue — was held April 11–12, 2026 in Chicago. PipeLine (Purdue) won first place, Foreko (University of Arkansas) second, and Bridgit (Purdue) third.

• PipeLine (Purdue University) won 1st place at BoilerLaunch 2026.
• Foreko (University of Arkansas) won 2nd place.
• Bridgit (Purdue University) won 3rd place.
• Event held April 11–12, 2026 at TeamWorking by TechNexus, Chicago.
• 12 student startups from across the Midwest competed.

Specific cash prize amounts per placement were not itemized in the winners listing.

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