Pitch Competition with MassChallenge and Dell for Startups

This Dell Pitch Application is for 2 pitch competitions - either our virtual pitch competition via Zoom on January 26th or our in-person pitch competition at Impact Hub on January 30th.

(only apply to Houston's pitch competition if you are available to pitch in person on January 30th)


The Dell for Startups Annual pitch competition where we celebrate startups from various Startup Communities all across the U.S. to compete for over $500k worth of prizes. As part of the tour, we will be stopping by Houston in partnership with MassChallenge.


Who: 15 Startups from Houston, Texas or Virtually

  • Founder must be available to pitch in person on January 30th
  • Industry Agnostic
  • Startups will be selected by Dell Technologies x MassChallenge


Both first-place winners will be able to move on to the next round of pitching for a chance to win another $100k in prizes.


The form will be opened on January 1st and closed on January 23th - You'll be notified to pitch on November 24th if selected


Dell Technologies Program Manager: Yj.Lin@dell.com

MassChallenge Program Manager: Theo@masschallenge.com


Visit: www.dell.com/Startups to learn more

For the full rules: www.dell.com/pitchrules

Pitch Competition Contact: YJ.Lin@dell.com

Pitch Competition Dates and Time

What: Virtual Zoom Pitch Competition - RSVP HERE

When: January 26th, 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST


15 Founders will present their 60-second pitches

  • Crowd will vote for their favorite + provide pitch feedback to startups

Prize: First Place Winner of MassChallenge's Virtual Pitch Competition: $10,000 in Dell Products through Dell Advantage Rewards + fast-tracked to Round 2 of MassChallenge's U.S. Early Stage Accelerator judging process.



What: Houston, Texas - In-Person Pitch Competition - RSVP HERE

When: January 30th, 4:30 to 7:30 PM CST (In-Person)


15 Founders will present their 30-second pitches

  • The crowd will choose 5 startups from 15 founders to do 3 Minute Pitches
  • 3 Minute Pitch Presentation (Slides) + Q&A from judges

Prize: First Place Winner of Houston In-Person Pitch Competition: $15,000 in Dell Products through Dell Advantage Rewards + fast-tracked to Round 2 of MassChallenge's U.S. Early Stage Accelerator judging process.


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