RI-Pitch
RI-Pitch: Pitch Your Startup. Make Your Mark.
Rhode Island’s premier annual pitch event brings together the region’s most promising entrepreneurs for a fast-paced, high-energy showcase of bold ideas.
Watch as 12 selected startups take the stage — 3 minutes to pitch, 2 minutes of Q&A, and one big opportunity to stand out.
Join us at URI to pitch your startup, receive feedback from expert judges, and connect with founders, investors, and innovation leaders.
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity.
Your gateway to Rhode Island’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Join us April 23, 2026
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Swan Hall, URI Campus. 60 Upper College Rd. Kingston, RI
Pitch application open to all entrepreneurs!
12 Companies will be selected to pitch prior to the event.
🔥RI-Pitch
Pitching is a crucial skill for every entrepreneur—it’s how you refine your message, build confidence, and attract the right opportunities. The best way to grow your startup is to put your idea in front of a live audience, answer tough questions, and get real-time feedback. A great pitch isn’t just about the presenter—it’s about the energy of the room, the engaged audience, and the connections that happen when people come together around bold ideas. Whether you’re competing for the $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000 prize, every pitch is a chance to sharpen your vision, gain support, and take your startup to the next level.
In it to WIN IT!
Here’s your opportunity to pitch and win $3000, $2000 or $1000 in prizes. Join us to Pitch or Watch.
