Elon Innovation Challenge

The Elon Innovation Challenge gives students from all majors the opportunity to develop and pitch entrepreneurial ideas, receive feedback from industry professionals and compete for funding to help bring their ventures to life.

Through workshops, mentorship and a pitch competition, students gain hands-on experience exploring business opportunities, refining their ideas and presenting solutions to real-world challenges.

What to Expect

Develop Your Idea: Explore an early-stage business concept, identify opportunities and build a plan for moving forward.
Build Your Skills: Participate in workshops designed to strengthen business models, customer research and presentation skills.
Pitch Your Venture: Present your idea to a panel of judges and receive feedback from industry professionals.
Connect with Entrepreneurs: Build relationships with mentors, business leaders and other students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Elon Innovation Challenge welcomes students from all academic disciplines, whether they’re exploring their first business idea or developing an existing venture.

Current Competition Details

Information about the next Elon Innovation Challenge, including important dates, eligibility requirements, workshops and prize opportunities, will be announced as it becomes available.

Students interested in participating can contact the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at innovation@elon.edu for more information.