Meet the Winners of e-Fest 2023!
Inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit
The undergraduate start-up world is hugely competitive and often restricted to a few select students from select universities. e-Fest changes that. We believe your venture deserves the opportunity to be showcased on a national stage. That’s why e-Fest offers cash prizes, connections, workshops and media coverage to help young entrepreneurs pursue the next level and inspire the entrepreneurial spirit.
e-Fest is a dynamic, three-day event that has awarded more than $1.5M dollars to nearly 500 undergraduates, representing more than 60 majors, from universities all across the country. Some students study entrepreneurship, e-Fest encourages all students to bring entrepreneurship to their discipline.
Oct 15 – Feb 1
Feb 17 – Mar 12
Mar 28 / Apr 3
Apr 27 – Apr 29
Over $1.2M Awarded to Undergraduate Business Ventures
e-Fest was created to give undergraduate students just like you the opportunity to compete with your peers and pitch your business ideas on a national stage. Since 2017, we’ve granted over $1.5M to teams from all over the nation.
Considering applying to e-Fest 2023? Here’s what to do
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Take your business idea to the next level and commit to applying to complete at e-Fest 2023!
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Start working on your pitch deck and video now. Don’t forget to check the Download Library for great resources!
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Save the date and be ready to apply when submissions open on February 17, 2023.
Level Up Your Pitch!
Want to improve your pitch skills? Download these tips from an e-Fest judge to take your presentation to the next level!

Most entrepeneurs feel discouraged at some point. What differentiates succesful founders is the guts to take a chance on their ideas and learn from their failures.
The truth is, not every idea will result in a fortune 500 business. But gaining confidence in the entrepreneurial process will inspire you to champion your own ideas and ultimately pitch them for success.