If you have an idea and a desire to launch a new business, enter to compete for a chance to win a share of this year’s $60,000 Patriot Pitch Competition prize money. Competition eligibility guidelines will be available soon. Submit a 2026 Patriot Pitch Competition Interest Form to join one of our in-person interest meetings (Pizza will be provided) or our virtual interest meeting via Zoom. Please note, these interest meetings are only to provide more information to you on the competition. A application to compete will be available in January 2026.
Use the form to register for one of our available dates:
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November 10, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Virtual)
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November 11, 2025 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (In-person, Enterprise Hall, room 278)
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November 12, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (In-person, Enterprise Hall, room 278)
The Patriot Pitch Competition is led by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Costello College of Business. Semi-finalist teams will participate in mentoring sessions and entrepreneurship training sessions and present their pitches virtually. Finalists will be chosen after the semi-final presentations and will make their pitches in front of a live audience on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the HUB Ballroom on the George Mason University Fairfax Campus.
The Patriot Pitch Competition supports idea and early-stage business ventures and is open to current George Mason students and recent alumni from all majors/fields of study.
Questions? Email: ciemason@gmu.edu