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Support the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!

Fox Connection The Pitch

Each year, premier colleges and universities in northeast Wisconsin come together to give student entrepreneurs a real stage, real feedback, and real money to launch their ideas. The Pitch is the culmination of year-round consortium effort, and it runs on the generosity of partners like you.

How the Award Pool Works

Each member school contributes $2,500 annually–$12,500 total–into the event fund and the the award pool. The remainder is made possible by generous cash and in-kind partners who believe in investing in young talent.

1st Place

$10,000 Cash
$10,000 In-Kind Award

2nd Place

$7,500 Cash
$7,500 In-Kind Award

3rd Place

$5,000 Cash
$5,000 In-Kind Award

What’s in it for Sponsors?

Logo Placement

Prominent logo placement on event materials, signage, and our website.

Recognition

Recognition from the stage at The Pitch.

Judging

A member of your organization will serve as a judge at The Pitch.

Access to Talent

First access to top student ventures and emerging talent across five campuses.

Networking

Network with innovators and the next generation of business leaders.

Fueling Innovation

Early investment opportunity in nascent businesses.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor	$15,000	Anchors the full award pool Premier recognition across all event marketing
Innovation Sponsor	$10,000 or $7,500	Funds 1st or 2nd place award
Founding Partner	$5,000	Funds 3rd place award
Contributing Sponsor	$1,000 – $2,500	Joins the collective funding pool

Invest in What’s Next

Cash sponsorship directly funds the awards students are competing for–the tangible award that turns a great pitch into a real business.

Learn more about becoming sponsor!