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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Affiliated with Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition · Pitch Competition
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2025 Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition winner at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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News and official sources documenting BuckIt's outcome through Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition.
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Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/joan-and-chester-luby-pitch-competition/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition Key details: $300K commitment from Luby Charitable Trust (2024–2026) Up to $95K/year in cash prizes By invitation only, requiring prior participation in 1789 Venture Fund, ACC InVenture Prize, or Dreamers Who Do program Two rounds: video pitch + live pitch 2025 winners: Scyntek, STEM Plug, BuckIt, Chapel Chill Tub Club, Ember Learning Nearly $200K awarded to 16 startups in first two years Luby winners raised $819K+ total 6 finalists from 12 semi-finalists, selected from 36 funded teams
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