The Mini Pitch is a competition for U.P. students to gain experience in entrepreneurship and innovation, hosted virtually to encourage participation without the pressure of presenting on stage. After our panel of judges review the submissions, eight finalists with be chosen. Everyone will be invited to a reception on February 19th for viewing of the submissions and final judging. Applications are open until February 5th, 2026. Students can apply by submitting a video (3 minutes or less) describing their innovative product or business idea.