Student Pitch Competition Application

Student Pitch Competition Application

We are currently accepting applications from student-led startups to compete at the Flywheel Student Pitch Showcase on May 20. Apply today!
Application Deadline: March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm PST.

Thank you for your interest in the Flywheel Student Pitch Competition. Selected teams will have the opportunity to pitch their startup live at the Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee on May 20, 2026.

Before submitting your application, we recommend reviewing the Student Pitch Competition Overview Document for full details on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and the competition process.

If you have any questions while completing the application, please contact info@flywheelconference.com.
Team & Institutional Information
Startup Name*
Educational Institution Affiliation*
Team Members and Roles*
Primary Contact Information
Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Contact Email*
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Faculty/Mentor Name (optional)
Faculty/Mentor Contact (Phone or Email, optional)
Written Responses
One-line pitch (max 2 sentences)*
What does your company do, and what problem are you solving?*
What is your solution to this problem? What makes it better or different than other solutions?*
Who specifically experiences this problem? Who are your target customers?*
How will your startup generate revenue?*
What validation or traction data have you gathered to date (qualitative or quantitative)? For example: customer interviews, survey feedback, prototype testing, beta users, pilot programs, early sales, letters of interest, waitlist sign-ups, or measurable user engagement.*
What milestone would $2,500 help you achieve?*
Why is the Student Pitch Competition the right fit for your startup at this stage?*
Supporting Materials
2-Minute Recorded Pitch Video (max 2 minutes)*

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Pitch Deck (Maximum 10 Slides, PDF or PPT)*

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Prototype or Demo Link (optional)
I am willing and able to travel to Wenatchee on Wednesday, May 20 if selected to compete
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Any other questions or comments?
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Student Pitch Competition Application

Team & Institutional Information

Primary Contact Information

Written Responses

Supporting Materials