Crossroads COLLEGIATE
Pitch
Competition
Live finals: April 29, 2021
Application deadline: April 12
The pitch competition for Indiana’s brightest rising stars is heading to college! Students will vie for $5,000 in cash and a guaranteed spot at the spring 2021 Elevate Nexus Pitch Competition!
Who Can Apply
Crossroads Collegiate is open to any founder who:
Is currently enrolled in any Indiana college or university, and
Has a startup based in Indiana, and
Is earning less than $250,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR).
The Prizes
1ST PLACE
$5,000 no-strings, non-dilutive cash
A guaranteed spot to pitch at the prestigious Elevate Nexus Pitch Competition
2ND PLACE
A guaranteed spot to pitch at the prestigious Elevate Nexus Pitch Competition
Sponsors
More Than a Pitch Competition
Here at The Mill, we’re on a mission to launch and accelerate startups. Crossroads Collegiate showcases Indiana’s up-and-coming entrepreneurial talent and startup successes. Join us—to pitch, judge, sponsor, or watch the finals—and see what the excitement is about!
ELIGIBILITY
Crossroads Collegiate is open to any founder currently enrolled in any Indiana college or university, with an Indiana-based startup. Be bold!
PROCESS
Applications are open until April 12 at 11:59. Get details on how to apply, and check the full timeline.
PRIZES
The winner takes home $5,000 in no-strings, non-dilutive cash! The top two contestants win a guaranteed spot to pitch at the spring 2021 Elevate Nexus Pitch Competition!
CONNECTION
Crossroads Collegiate puts your startup in front of potential investors, mentors, talent, and customers!
KEY DATES
April 12, 11:59 PM
applications due
Be sure to read our Tips & Tricks when preparing your materials!
April 13 -15
application review
Applications are screened on the quality of their application materials.
april 16
semi-finalists notified of acceptance
April 19-22
semi-final judging
Our judges are a panel of esteemed Indiana entrepreneurs and investors.
April 23
finalists notified
Only the best entrepreneurs will make it to the Crossroads Collegiate Finals.
April 29
live final competition
Finalists will pitch live over Zoom. Finals are open to the public to watch!
Deadline to Apply is April 12!
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