Rhode Island Business Competition’s Third Annual Student Pitch Contest is February 11th
PROVIDENCE – (February 2, 2026) - Join us for our third annual Student Pitch Contest on February 11, 2026!
Hosted by the Rhode Island Business competition, this Student Pitch Contest is open to all college and university students. This event is being held at Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
Our judges for this event are:
Dave Cordeiro – Senior Executive Partner at Envision Technology Advisors
Jason Costa – Vice President of Commercial Banking at Washington Trust
Cedric Hughes – Analyst at REGENT Craft
This high-energy pitch contest provides a unique platform for visionaries, entrepreneurs, and aspiring change-makers to showcase their ideas in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Come watch for an exhilarating experience where innovation and entrepreneurship collide in 90 seconds of pure excitement as each presenter pitches their idea to a panel of judges from the Rhode Island business community and a general audience.
The link for more information and to pre-register to attend or pitch is:
This live event is free and open to the public.
The Rhode Island Business Competition fosters development of companies by inviting emerging and established entrepreneurs to submit ideas for a business, in any industry, that is based in Rhode Island and has strong growth potential. The most promising ideas will receive cash and services.
The Competition is supported by a broad range of sponsors that include private businesses, investors, foundations, colleges and universities, public entities, nonprofit organizations, and former competitors. Today, we are one of the leading community-supported business competitions in the Northeast.