I-Pitch Competition

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Bounce Innovation Hub | Akron

University of Akron Research Foundation
Publisher/HostUniversity of Akron Research Foundation
I-Pitch Competition
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Everyone is welcome to join us and support our innovative community!
About this Event

Join us for a night of inspiring innovation as we watch some of our top I-Corps participants take a shot for the I-Pitch Competition prize money.

Afterwards, celebrate and enjoy some appetizers with friends and your new connections.

When: I-Pitch Competition will be held in-person on February 19th at the Bounce Innovation Hub in Downtown Akron.

The Prize: I-Pitch Competition is awarding prizes to the most promising contestants. One prize is a judge's vote, and one prize is an audience point vote that you participate in!

Who is UARF?

UARF is for driven researchers, creators, and problem-solvers who want to see their product or service changing their industry and the lives of many, but don't know the next steps to take.

UARF provides structured programs to help you avoid the #1 reason businesses fail by understanding your customers' needs, and we help you discover the best strategy to deliver your idea and make a profit!

UARF is home to one of the nation's first I-Corps Sites, one of the first Ohio-awarded technology validation funds, Ohio's first student-run venture fund (NEOSVF) and Akron's first angel network (ARCHAngels).

​UARF is also proud to be a member of the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program.​​

Learn more about us here: https://www.uakronuarf.com


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 South Main Street, Akron, United States

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