Pitch and Support at the 2026 SCU Business Pitch Competition
Join us for one of the most energizing nights of entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University - the 2026 Business Pitch Competition, hosted by Ciocca Center’s Bronco Ventures.
Whether you are building a startup, exploring an idea, or passionate about supporting the SCU innovation community, we invite you to pitch, attend, and cheer on fellow Broncos.
Friday, May 15, 2026
4:00 pm
Adobe Lodge, Santa Clara University
Participants: APPLY here to participate by April 26th! Selected teams will deliver a 3-minute pitch to a panel of active investors and experienced entrepreneurs, receive live feedback, and compete for cash prizes and entrepreneurial perks. The winner will go on to compete against students from other Jesuit universities on SCU campus that same night!
Guests: RSVP for the Business Pitch Competition by May 5th! Not pitching? Come experience the excitement and support fellow Bronco founders! Food and beverages will be provided, and guests are welcome to stay and watch multiple competition sessions, including the Jesuit University round, where multiple Jesuit Universities will pitch alongside SCU’s undergraduate first place winner.
Need help preparing for the competition? Bronco Ventures’ Idea Lab is hosting a storytelling and pitching workshop on Saturday, April 18th, 10 am - 3 pm (lunch is provided). Register for the workshop!