HBCU SPORTS BUSINESS
PITCH COMPETITION

The HBCU Sports Business Pitch Competition provides New Orleans-based HBCU students the chance to pitch innovative sports industry ideas while connecting with key industry leaders. Winners gain mentorship, a monetary prize, and the opportunity to refine their business skills and concepts.

Super Bowl Week at Dillard University

ABOUT The Competion

The inaugural HBCU Sports Business Pitch Competition will be during Super Bowl Week at Dillard University in New Orleans. The competition gives New Orleans-based undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to pitch new and innovative business ideas related to the sports industry.

  • First place winner will receive $5,000 and an opportunity to partake in an informational interview with William Morris Endeavor (WME).

  • Second place winner will receive $2,500.

Important dates

  • Applications Open

    December 9, 2024 (9:00 am CST)

  • Applications Close

    JANUARY 6, 2025 (4:45 pm CST)

  • Top six (6) finalists are notified and announced

    January 13, 2025

  • In-person pitch competition in New Orleans, Louisiana

    Super Bowl Week