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A celebration and recognition of entrepreneurship at ºÚÁϳԹÏ, featuring innovative student ventures and accomplished entrepreneurs.

Held on Sat., April 11, the 2026 TIA Entrepreneur Showcase featured:

  • More than 30 student-led startups, with a total of $10,000 in grant funding awarded through the Iggy game.
  • Four exceptional teams competing on stage for a $10,000 first-place prize.
  • Audience choice awards, which awarded up to an additional $2,500 to each pitch competition venture.
  • Inspiring panel discussion among accomplished founders and funders.

This event is part of Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend.

Read about this year’s event:

Highlights From the Showcase Panel Discussion
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Pitch Competition Ventures Tackle Global Challenges
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Entrepreneurs Make Connections During Investment Game
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The showcase felt like a celebration of all the work I’ve done, as well as the work of everyone in the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï community going out and making an impact on the world.

Andrew Sullivan ’26, founder, Oasis Running
Porter Comstock ’26 receives first-place check
Hami-Down showcases their venture
Judges pose questions during pitch competition
DeBillboard team networks with attendees
Agnes Ndanu ’28 pitches MajiSafi Solutions

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

Featured Speakers

Moderator

Chief Legal Officer
Castle Island Ventures

Pitch Competition Ventures

Mike Ahearn Wilcox

EchoScape


 

MajiSafi Solutions


 

Fletcher Goodell ’26

Hatch Pay


PLNT


 

 
 

14 Years of the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase

13
Annual events since 2012
2,700+
Attendees
$227k+
Prize funding awarded

Highlights from Past Showcases

2026: “Our students don’t just learn about entrepreneurship; they live it.â€
2023: ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Celebrates Inaugural Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend
2022: Ambition and Ingenuity Shine at 10th Annual E-Weekend
2021: Thought Into Action Hosts Ninth Annual Entrepreneur Weekend
2020: Virtual showcase highlighted all teams in the TIA Incubator
2019: Guests included Persifor founder Alexandra Thompson ’02
2018: Guests included Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jeffrey Sharp ’89
2017: Guests included Forbes magazine tech editor Steven Bertoni ’02
2016: Guests included CEO of Outdoor Voices Tyler Haney
2015: Guests included Jessica Alba, MC Hammer
2014: Guests included Ashton Kutcher