Register now to secure your spot to watch the 2026 Patriot Pitch Competition. This event supports idea and early-stage business ventures and is open to current George Mason students and recent alumni from all majors/fields of study.
This year’s competition is being led by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the Costello College of Business and includes interdisciplinary teams from across campus. Finalists make their pitches in front of a live audience on Thursday, April 9 from 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. in the Hub Ballroom on the George Mason Fairfax campus.
The event is at no cost to event attendees. We even have a “Patriot's Choice Award,” which allows the audience to vote on their favorite pitches and join in on the fun! Only registered attendees will be able to vote, so be sure to register early.
There will be 2 teams pitching in each of the 4 tracks: Innovative Ideas, Social Impact, Future Founders, and Early-Stage Ventures. A Regional Showcase, celebrating previous years' Patriot Pitch Competition winners and other regional businesses will follow, ending with an awards ceremony and networking opportunity for competitors, judges, mentors, and audience members.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with local entrepreneurs and your fellow innovators on campus!
Registration is complimentary but must be completed in order to attend. The preferred registration date is April 2.