Pitch Competition & Preparation

MIX Pitch Practice

The MIX hosts regular pitch practice sessions throughout the year, and provides individual counseling and training. See the dates for the next practice session on our events page.

Accelerate Student Competition:

The Accelerate Student Competition is designed to inspire students to take a business idea, plot out its journey, and engage with a community of entrepreneurs in order to identify resources and investments for their business idea to succeed.

Patriot Pitch Competition:

The Patriot Pitch Competition supports ideas and early-stage business ventures and is open to current George Mason students and recent alumni from all majors/fields of study.

Our Strategic Partners

  • NSF I-Corps

    The Mason NSF I-Corps Program is a thrilling journey where innovation and transformative ideas lead to commercialization and societal impact.
    » Learn More Here: https://icorps.gmu.edu/

  • Mid-South Hub

    The Mason NSF I-Corps is part of the Mid-South Region Hub, with an emphasis on inclusive innovation and translating STEM-related research outcomes into real-world impact. »Learn More Here:https://icorps.gmu.edu/about/mid-south-region-hub/

  • Mason Enterprise

    Mason Enterprise mission is to create a high functioning, inclusive ecosystem for entrepreneurs where George Mason plays a leading role leveraging the university’s assets to deliver knowledge-based interventions that benefit all involved. » Learn More Here: https://enterprise.gmu.edu/