KY Pitch
Kentucky's Collegiate Pitch Competition
Previously Known as Idea State U
Check out the highlight film from 2018! We are excited to continue this competition and ensure it grows into a great experience for Kentucky's entrepreneurial ecosystem!
As noted, the 2019 KY Pitch Competition will largely reflect past ISU competitions. Changes have been made to the award component of the competition. Learn more below!
The KY Pitch Business Plan Competition is designed to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship by engaging students from Kentucky’s post secondary colleges and universities and providing an opportunity to develop and pursue their business ideas. The Competition will reward business models and plans that are judged by an independent panel as most innovative, complete and most likely to result in successful, high-growth ventures that would create new jobs for Kentuckians.
The Competition is organized and governed by the Office of Entrepreneurship (OOE) within the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (Cabinet) and by KEENStart, under contract with the Cabinet.
Competition prize packages are scaled to provide larger prizes for business PLANS, which are defined by the Competition as being more developed and closer to commercialization, and smaller prizes for business MODELS
Competition Dates and Details
2019 KY Pitch Schedule
February 15th - Intent to Compete
March 15th - Regional Entries Due
Week of March 25th - Regional Competitions (Locations TBA Soon!)
April 1st - 8th - Re-Submissions for Final Competition
April 27th - Finals (Location TBA soon!)
Download the Competition Guidelines Below!
You Can Register!
Students can register with their intent to compete. Students and Advisors must register by February 15th, 2019. Advisors must register first so that students can select their advisor while registering. Encourage your students to do so - and register yourself at:
Reach Out with Questions!
As we move forward, please know that your input is invaluable. We encourage you to complete this short google survey : https://goo.gl/forms/YyXDhxl3Vk1iF9oW2
We will be using this feedback to implement bigger changes in the 2020 competition. Further, we always welcome your feedback and questions. Please find our contact information below.
www.kypitch.com will be up and running soon! Hold tight!
KY Pitch
Email: info@kypitch.com
Website: www.kypitch.com
Location: 300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY, USA
Phone: 859 - 583 - 7066