about this event
Innovate. Pitch. Impact.
Join the CAST-GNY Startup Pitch Competition on October 4, 2026, in the heart of Manhattan! This event brings together aspiring founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals for a morning of pitching, feedback, networking, and practical insights into building and growing a startup.
This is an opportunity to showcase your idea, learn from experienced professionals, and connect with the Greater New York innovation community.
Grand Prize: A Mac Mini M6 for the winning team!
Tentative Agenda (subject to change): 9:30 – 9:45 AM — Check-in & Networking 9:45 – 9:50 AM — Welcome Remarks 9:50 – 10:10 AM — Lightning Pitch Workshop — How to deliver a compelling startup pitch 10:10 – 10:20 AM — Introduction to the Startup Pitch Competition — Rules, format & judging criteria 10:20 – 11:30 AM — Startup Pitch Competition — Startup pitches & judges' Q&A 11:30 – 11:40 AM — Judges' Deliberation 11:40 AM – 12:25 PM — Entrepreneurship & Innovation Discussion — Insights from founders, investors, scientists & technology leaders 12:25 – 12:30 PM — Award Ceremony & Grand Prize Presentation
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CAST-GNY Startup Pitch Competition 2026
Startup Pitch Competition — pitching, feedback, networking and practical startup insights. Runs in the morning.
◍ Fordham University School of Lawprizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize | Mac Mini M6 | TBA |