Case Competition Registration ends Monday, October 5, 2026

2026 Anchor & Accelerate: Purdue's First-Year Pitch Competition for Engineering/Science

Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling elevator pitch that captures the attention of venture capital firms. This is your chance to master the art of pitching, setting the stage for future success. Gain invaluable insight from experts as you receive feedback and guidance from experienced industry leaders.  You will be given a sample start-up company and develop a 3-minute pitch to potential investors.  You do not need to come up with your own product or company.  A sample pitch will be given to you at the worksh

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Case Competition Registration ends Friday, November 20, 2026

Plant-Based Foods Product Development & Marketing Competition

Join this competition for a chance to win one of the following prizes: 

$10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $1,000 | $1,000

This competition focuses largely on the business plan and marketing tactics of a vegan food product that your team will develop. The theme this year is Vegan Cheese. 

10 teams will be chosen to develop their product after the initial pitch in December. Good luck!

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Case Competition Registration ends Friday, November 20, 2026

Purdue Student Soy Food Product Development Competition

Join this competition for a chance to win one of the following prizes: 

$20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | & a People's Choice Award!

This competition focuses largely on the business plan and marketing tactics of an innovation soy food product. Teams will be required to develop a soy food product starting in January 2027, and market the product to a panel of judges in March 2027. 

10 teams will be chosen to develop their product after the initial pitch in December. Good luck!

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