Eagle Innovation is a one-day business pitch competition open to all UMW and Germanna students. Students will pitch their idea to a panel of business professionals, and the three winning teams will receive prize money to fund their company. Grand prize of $2,000. This event is open to the public, you must RSVP to attend.

Agenda:

Welcome & Keynote Speaker

1st Round of Competition: Team Presentations and Networking, guests vote for their favorite concepts

2nd Round of Competition: Student Finalist Pitches, 5 teams with the most votes pitch their business

Awards 

Students

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to win the grand prize of $2,000 in seed capital, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place
• The opportunity to network and learn from experienced and successful entrepreneurs and professionals
• Access to research databases, business consultants and office space to prepare your business pitch
• Feedback and guidance from the UMW Center for Economic Development’s team

Apply Now

Sponsors

Interested in Sponsoring?

Eagle Innovation brings together the professional community with the university’s innovative and bright students, creating opportunities to launch and grow new businesses in Fredericksburg and make meaningful connections. Be part of this creative and vibrant night and support the growing community of entrepreneurs at UMW and in Fredericksburg by sponsoring our event.

We will be accepting sponsorship payments soon.

Register to attend

Registration will open March 2020.

Thank you to our 2019 sponsors!

Questions?

Email Paige Shiplett at pshiplet@umw.edu or call (540) 654-1096