Phase 4: Pitch Contest
Nittany AI Challenge: Phase 4
Pitch Contest
Important Dates
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Friday, April 3, 2026
Up to ten teams are notified about their selection for the MVP Pitch Contest. Teams will be evaluated based on the completeness of their MVP, the in-person demo, and the accompanying documentation.
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Thursday, April 16, 2026, noon to 8:00 p.m. (ET)
MVP Pitch Contest and Nittany AI Challenge Celebration and Networking Event, including the announcement of the top five MVPs and the winner of various sub-prizes.
The pitch contest is the culminating event of the Nittany AI Challenge, where selected teams will have the opportunity to present their MVPs and demonstrate their journey from ideation to a viable product.
To help teams prepare, the Nittany AI Student Society will organize pitch contest workshops conducted by students who have won the Challenge in previous years. Additionally, during the final pitch contest event, teams can practice their pitch in front of Nittany AI Alliance and Student Society representatives and receive feedback on how they can improve their presentation.
The pitch contest is not only a competition but also a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the potential of AI to address pressing social issues.
This final phase brings together the knowledge, skills, and hard work of all participants, showcasing their ability to create impactful AI solutions.
View past winners
Past winners of the Nittany AI Challenge have won thousands in prizes to develop their idea and further explore the impact of AI on the problem they worked to address.
Challenge Results