Pitch Competition Application

If you have any questions related to the application process please do not hesitate to contact the Director of the Fishman Center, Dr. Scott Zimmerman, at tszimmerman@ccis.edu. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your idea(s)!

Submission deadlines: 

B.L.A.C.K. Business Expo Pitch Competition Fishman Center for Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
  • Submission Deadline: January 16, 2026
  • Event Date: January 31, 2026
  • Submission Deadline:  March 5, 2026
  • Event Date:  April 16, 2026

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