Golden Idea Pitch Competition

Official Golden Idea page with 2026 round dates and team rules.

• Applications for the captured cycle were due March 4, 2026.
• The finale listed is May 1, 2026.
• Teams may include up to five people, with at least half currently at Southern Miss.

Dollar amounts for the top prizes are not on the page.

• university-of-southern-mississippi
• usm-golden-idea
• usm-hatchery