GradNEXT Pitch Competition
Dream big and shape the future of graduate education at GradNEXT!
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!
Want to learn more? Attend an upcoming information session.
Tuesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. | Register for Info Session
Wednesday, January 29 at 2 p.m. | Register for Info Session
How to Get Started
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.
GradNEXT Pitch Competition
Ideation Coaching Sessions
Brainstorming | Monday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m. | Register for Ideation Coaching Session
Proposal Development | TBD
Pitch Competition
Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. | Register for Pitch Competition
Applications
Please use this pitch deck template to begin your presentation.
Submit your team's applications, including pitch deck, by clicking below.