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2026–27 Innovation Challenge · Mentorship

Second Mentor Saturday

Session two goes deeper. Teams build out the business model and pressure-test their pitch with mentors before the semifinal cut.

Sat, Mar 6, 2027 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Regis University
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A team collaborating during a mentor session
Mar6

About this event

With the Semifinal approaching, this Mentor Saturday is about substance: a credible business model, honest financials, and a pitch that holds up under tough questions.

Mentors will push on the details that judges care about — so the version of your pitch that reaches the stage is the strongest one you've got.

What to expect

  • Business model deep-dive

    Tighten how your venture actually makes money.

  • Financials & traction

    Show what's real and what's next.

  • Pitch pressure-testing

    Rehearse for the hardest questions.

  • Semifinal prep

    Get ready for cut day.

Getting there

Regis University — Northwest Denver Campus

3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221

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