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2025-2026 SHINE Pitch Competition Application | Round 1

Thank you for applying for the MCSD SHINE Pitch Competition. Whether you have had your business running for a few years or haven't started your business, we want to hear your pitch to support your startup!

Applications will be accepted until September 26, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. You will be notified on October 6 if your application has been accepted to the second round of the competition.
For additional information about the competition, please visit startupcolga.com/shine
1.First Name:
2.Last Name
3.What school do you attend?
4.What year are you?
5.Email Address
6.What is the name of your business?
7.In 50 words or less, describe what your business does?
8.Have you started your business yet?
9.What industry does your company belong to? (For example: Entertainment, agriculture, IT, Education.) (List all that apply)
10.How does your business plan to make money?
11.What sets your business model apart from your competition?
12.Please upload any documents that would be helpful for your application?
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