Pitch and poster
Have a cool idea?
All businesses start with an idea.
Pitch & Poster lead-up workshops
Oct. 3, 2024
Competition Informative Session
Attendees will gain a basic overview of competing in a pitch competition and what is expected.
Oct. 10, 2024
Poster Creation Best Practices
Attendees will receive practical assistance with poster creation, including design tips and tools to visually communicate their ideas effectively.
Oct. 17, 2024
Pitching Best Practices
Attendees will learn the best practices for delivering a compelling 90-second elevator pitch, along with techniques to confidently present and articulate their ideas to judges.
Competition schedule
Oct. 18, 2024
Intent to compete deadline
Tell us who you are, what you do and what track you would like to compete in. (Note: Only one track per team.)
Oct. 25, 2024
Poster submission deadline
All participants must submit a poster to the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at riata@okstate.edu. (Note: Late submissions will not be accepted).
Nov. 1, 2024
Riata Pitch and Poster Competition live event
Participants present their poster and 90-second elevator pitch to a group of judges followed directly by a 90-second Q&A session.