Overview
The Ultimate Pitch Competition (UPC) brings together innovators across the College of Engineering to showcase bold ideas and breakthrough technologies.
Hosted by the eHub, UPC is a student-led initiative that provides a platform for students and researchers to pitch their innovations, gain real-time feedback, gain visibility, and connect with a community focused on translating ideas into real-world impact. Participants also compete for cash prizes and access to resources that support the continued development of their ventures.
Whether you are just starting or actively building a venture, UPC offers the opportunity to practice your pitch, expand your network, and accelerate your work.
Competition Tracks
Teams may apply under one of the following categories:
- HealthTech
Technologies advancing human health, including medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health, and wellness solutions. - GreenTech
Solutions focused on sustainable energy, environmental systems, water and waste management, and climate technologies. - Advanced Materials & Manufacturing (AMM)
Innovations in materials, nanotechnology, semiconductors, and modern manufacturing such as automation and additive manufacturing. - Digital & Intelligent Systems
AI, software, cybersecurity, robotics, and autonomous or cyber-physical systems enabling intelligent, connected technologies.
Prizes & Opportunities
- Up to $1,000 in cash prizes
- Access to campus maker spaces
- Opportunities to connect with mentors, judges, and fellow innovators
Event Details
- Date: April 24, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: McHugh Hall, Rooms 206 & 306
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Eligibility: Open to all students and postdocs, across all experience levels
Virtual Information Session
Join us on April 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm to learn more about the Ultimate Pitch Competition, ask questions, and prepare your application.
To receive the link, please email Sahil Chawla: sahil.chawla@uconn.edu