Patriot Pitch Competition

Costello College of Business partnerships are creating experiential learning opportunities for our students.

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.

2026 Patriot Pitch Competition

Students and Recent Alumni
If you have an idea and a desire to launch a new business, enter to compete for a chance to win a share of this year’s $60,000 Patriot Pitch Competition prize money. Competition eligibility guidelines will be available soon. Submit a 2026 Patriot Pitch Competition Interest Form to stay updated.

The Patriot Pitch Competition is led by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Costello College of Business. Semi-finalist teams will participate in mentoring sessions and entrepreneurship training sessions and present their pitches virtually. Finalists will be chosen after the semi-final presentations and will make their pitches in front of a live audience on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the HUB Ballroom on the George Mason University Fairfax Campus. 

Faculty, Staff, and Members of the Business Community
If you want to mentor a team, coach a team as they perfect their pitch leading up to the semi-final and final rounds, or judge pitches during the semi-final and final competitions, we would love your support. Email ciemason@gmu.edu to learn more.

We’d also love for you to attend! 
Come support the finalists, hear innovative business ideas, and be part of the excitement as we award $60,000 in prize money to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

$60K in Total Prizes, with Awards in Each Track

2025 Patriot Pitch Competition Award Winner. Photo by John Boal Photography.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Patriot Pitch Competition, please email Katie Parkes Greene: kparkes@gmu.edu.