GradNEXT Pitch Competition

GradNEXT is a Shark Tank-inspired event where you can pitch your innovative ideas to transform graduate education locally or at the university level. This competition is open to students, staff, and faculty who are passionate about reimagining how graduate students learn and are supported.

Form a team and present your groundbreaking concepts to the Dean of the Graduate College and the Provost. The winning team will receive funding to bring their vision to life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dream big and shape the future of graduate education!

Applicants are asked to complete and submit the following pitch deck (see attachment) that outlines their innovative proposal. Please see "Applications" section below for details.  Applicants are encouraged to review President Pintos Next Lives Here vision and Dean Ward's strategic vision, as well as highlight how their proposal aligns with these strategies.

Brainstorming | Monday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m. | 407 Teachers-Dyer Complex (Annie Laws) & Online
Register for Ideation Coaching Session

Proposal Development | Monday, February 24 at 11:30 a.m. | 400A Tangeman University Center (TUC) & Online | Register for Proposal Development Session

Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. | 400 Tangeman University Center (TUC) 
Register for Pitch Competition

Please use this pitch deck template to begin your presentation.

Submit your team's applications, including pitch deck, by clicking below. Applications, including pitch deck presentation, are due by Thursday, March 6, 11:59 PM.