Competition
UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition
The UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition is an entrepreneurship competition offering student and DFW community tracks to win cash prizes from a 175,000 USD prize pool.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- The University of Texas at Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Cycles
- 2027 · deadline February 1, 2027
- Opens
- October 15, 2026
- Amount
- $30,000 · Prize
- Open to
- United States
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
Only for founders in Texas.
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See your fitKey questions about UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition
Who can apply to UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition?
UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, and Seed. Eligible locations: United States. Incorporation is not required. Other requirements: Community track ventures must be located within 75 miles of DFW metroplex and under $100K ARR; Past Big Idea or Draper Pitch winners are not eligible; Primary applicant must pitch through the entire competition.
When is the UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition deadline?
The UT Dallas Draper Pitch Competition deadline is February 1, 2027. Upcoming cycles: 2027 · deadline February 1, 2027. Applications open on October 15, 2026.
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