Student Builder Events

Compete. Pitch. Build. Get Discovered.

Six types of events—competitions, demo days, pitch events, expos, workshops, and networking. Find your fit, submit your project, and build a verifiable track record from day one.

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AI Founders Challenge
Open
🏆 Competition 6 days left
24Applied
3Prizes
$1kTop Prize
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Ava T. → made finalists!
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Six Types of Events

From full competitions with prizes to casual networking—find the right entry point for where you are

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Competition

Full judging, prizes, winners announced publicly

  • Required judging panel
  • Scored criteria
  • Prize pool
  • Winners featured on profiles
Browse Competition events
🏆 Competition
AI Founders Challenge
1st: $1,000
2nd: Mentorship
3rd: Recognition
24 applicants 6 days left Judged
Example event card

How Applying Works

From browsing to getting your score — the actual flow

1

Browse & Find Events

Filter by type (Competition, Demo Day, Workshop…), status, and prizes. See live countdown timers and applicant counts.

Free to browse
2

Select Your Project

Pick one of your existing Marketplace listings to submit, or create one. Your listing is your application foundation.

Linked to your profile
3

Submit Pitch Materials

Depending on type: pitch video URL, demo link, GitHub, essays, milestones, team info, and custom host questions.

Tailored to event type
4

Scores Released & Winners Announced

Judges score using weighted criteria. Scores go public when the host releases them. Winners are announced and featured.

Transparent results

What Goes Into an Application

Fields vary by event type — here's what you might be asked for

Project Selection

Choose one of your Marketplace listings as the foundation for your application. Your listing is your proof of work.

Pitch Materials

Pitch video URL (for competitions & pitch events), demo/product link, GitHub repo, and any additional links.

Essays & Milestones

Custom essay prompts from the host, key milestones you've hit, current traction, and team description.

Custom Host Questions

Each host can add their own application fields—text, textarea, or URL—tailored to their judging criteria.

Hosting an Event?

Investor Pro members can create and host events on investorsGo

Set application open/close dates, define prizes, add eligibility criteria (age, student status, industry), set max applicants, and choose visibility (public, private, or invite-only).
Invite judges, define weighted scoring criteria, and control exactly when scores become visible. Judges score with per-criterion breakdowns and leave comments for applicants.
Move applicants through phases, select finalists, and announce winners publicly. Winners get a badge on their profile. Non-winners get notified too.

Ready to Enter Your First Event?

Free to browse. Builders need a profile to apply. Scouts and Investor Pro members can host.