Competition
2027 SDSU Social Venture Challenge
Open
The 2027 SDSU Social Venture Challenge is a pitch competition for student teams from SDSU and participating Southern California universities working on solutions for community wellness, nutrition, and food systems. Winning teams share a total prize pool of $35,000 in equity-free cash.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- San Diego State University (ZIP Launchpad)
- Deadline
- November 11, 2026
- Opens
- September 11, 2026
- Amount
- $35,000 · Prize
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- United States
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Beauty and wellness, Food and agriculture, Healthtech, Social impact
- Format
- In person
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Application languages
- English
Only for founders in California.
Verified on October 2, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.