Demo Day is our end of the year Student Startup Showcase. It simulates competition in the real world by allowing teams to vie for funds by showing their progress towards proof of concept, future product development, and add-on markets. We have 6 student startup teams this year, all with unique ideas that have been working extremely hard second semester to build a viable business. Teams will be competing for $5,000.00 this year which can include cash prizes, gift cards, and in-kind services.

Please join us on Sunday, May 17th for our 2026 Demo Day! It will be held in the Casino Ballroom at Buhl Park (715 Hazen Road, Hermitage) at 12:00pm. The event is free and open to the public so please invite your extended family and friends to join us! Doors open at 11:30am. Seats are first come, first serve with additional standing room in the back. Light refreshments will be provided.