Important Dates

Important Dates for 2027 Pirates Pitch Startup

CIE will host virtually two skills-building workshops in February to help you to prepare for Pirates Pitch.

Introduction to Pirates Pitch Workshop #1
Date TBD
Learn about contest procedures and the basics of business-model building. The meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and recorded.
How To Create A Winning Executive Summary Workshop #2
Date TBD
Learn tips on crafting a video or written business summary that will impress our first round of judges! The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams and recorded.

Other Important Dates and Deadlines:

Date TBD - Pirates Pitch Applications Deadline. Submit by Midnight
Date TBD - The 10 Semifinalist Teams Will Be Announced
Date TBD – Semifinalist Round Contest 7- 9:30 p.m. Virtually on Microsoft Teams
Date TBD – Six Finalists Teams Announced
Date TBD – Finalists Business Plans Due by Midnight
Date TBD – Pirates Pitch Finals in University Center Theater 6:30 -9 p.m. and on livestream.

All invited Students who wish individualized assistance, feedback and coaching at any step of the process should contact CIE Director Susan Scherreik at Susan.Scherreik-Hynes@shu.edu.