HBCUniverse Summit 2026 - Pitch Comp Interest Form

HBCUniverse Summit - Pitch Interest Form ($2,000+ Prize)

Please complete the following form if you are interested in participating in our Pitch Competition at our HBCUniverse Summit (Saturday, February 7th). Our team will select a set number of pitch participants. The application Deadline is Friday, January 16th 11:59 PM EST. We will notify the finalists by Friday, January 23rd. (You must be able to attend the HBCUniverse Summit in-person to pitch).
To be considered as a Pitch Competition Participant, you must:
- be an HBCU student or alumni entrepreneur (in any phase)
- be able to share a 90 second pitch about your business
- have purchased a ticket to HBCUniverse Summit 2026 (Get Your Ticket Here)
Rules:
- Share a 90-second (max) pitch for our judges
- The pitch is solely oratory - no pitch decks or visuals will be used (you can bring samples, products, or print-outs)
- Judges will select the Grand Prize Winner of $2,000 Prize
HBCUniverse Summit 2026 (Baltimore, MD)

Saturday, February 7th, @ 10 AM -4 PM EST (Pitch will be at 3 PM EST). Morgan State University: Student Center - 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
HBCU Attended/Graduated From*
Student or Alumni?*

Current StudentAlumnus
Graduation Year (or Expected Year)*
LinkedIn URL
Business Name*
Business Website*
Brief Description of Your Business (200 word or less)*
Business Pitch Deck/One-Pager*

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Business Logo*

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URL to 90 second (max) Pitch Video (Link to YouTube, Google Drive, Vimeo, Canva, etc.)*
Please provide any questions or concerns for our HBCUniverse Team
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HBCUniverse Summit - Pitch Interest Form ($2,000+ Prize)

HBCUniverse Summit 2026 (Baltimore, MD)