PVCC Innovation Challenge

2025 Innovation ChallengeDo you own a business or family business or have an idea for a business or not-for-profit organization? If so, apply for the PVCC Innovation Challenge Competition no later than October 10, 2025, using the following application form.

All PVCC students can apply

Innovation Challenge applications will be reviewed by a committee, and if selected, you can make your pitch and compete for cash prizes on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Entrepreneurship Education Center (K-117), from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Participant Expectations.  All participants will be expected to meet the deadlines and attend all mandatory meetings as listed below:

October 10, 2025 – PVCC Innovation Challenge Application Deadline. Students must fill out an online application

October 16, 2025 – Notifications of acceptance are sent to students

October 17 and October 24, 2025 – Boot camp for selected students at EEC (K-117) 1-3p.m

November 7, 2025 – In person pitch competition from 11:00amto 2p.m at the EEC

Prizes: 1st - $2,000; 2nd - $1500; 3rd - $500, Hon Mention, $500

To prepare for the PVCC Innovation Challenge Competition, there is a free 2-day workshop for students. The workshop will be held on October 17 and October 24, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Entrepreneurship Education Center (K-117). Get more info on the EEC web page

At the workshop you will learn:

  • How to think like an entrepreneur to solve problems and deliver value to customers and society.
  • How to think about your customers, Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), and market your products/services.
  • How to develop your for-profit or non-profit business idea using Business Model Canvas.
  • How to pitch your idea.

You  can apply now. Space is limited to 40 students. Students need to be logged into the PVCC system and Maricopa email id to access the application form and apply.

Prize money for this Year’s Innovation Challenge competition is made possible by Everyday Entrepreneur Program Grant from NACCE!

THE WINNER OF OUR PVCC INNOVATION CHALLENGE COMPETITION WILL BE SENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A PITCH COMPETITION TO BE HOSTED BY ASU/MCCCD in APRIL 2026.  

For questions, email [email protected].

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