University of Dayton's Flyer Pitch Competition

Build upon your ideas, engage with experts and resources, and grow your business!

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Hosted by UD's L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Flyer Pitch is the premier pitch competition for Dayton's entrepreneurial community. Sponsored by PNC Bank, The University of Dayton, and The Entrepreneurs' Center, the competition, in its 19th year, boasts $150,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. Since its inception, more than 80 new ventures have been launched with over $24 million in follow-on capital raised for these startups. Participants in the competition have the opportunity to enhance their skills through trainings, mentorship, and feedback from local entrepreneurs, UD faculty and staff, and community leaders. The competition* is open to all UD students, faculty/staff, alumni, and members of the local community**. Join us for this year's Flyer Pitch Competition by completing an application for the 60 second elevator pitch round here:

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2024/2025 Flyer Pitch Application

*All rounds of competition will be held in-person at The Hub (31 S. Main St. Dayton OH)

**All semi-finalist teams (participants advancing to the second round) must include a current or former UD student or a member of the UD faculty/staff. 

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