Kaplan Pitch Tank (Spring 2025)
Get ready for Kaplan Institute’s biggest event of the year! The Kaplan Pitch Tank is where ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Tech's brightest student-led startups go head-to-head, pitching their groundbreaking ideas to compete for a prize pool of more than $50,000. This isn’t just a competition—it’s a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of bold ideas. This event will take place on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 1–4 p.m. at the Kaplan Institute.
Cheer on the Teams
AI for Services is a solution that seamlessly integrates AI across the entire customer interaction lifecycle, offering precision, affordability, and adaptability for organizations of all sizes.
Biotics is creating a prosthesis that delivers smoother, more responsive movement with granular control over the knee and ankle joints, specifically designed for above-knee amputees with K2 or K3 mobility levels.
Deleg8 is an app that helps students manage their time and reduce stress by automating calendar management, improving balance, and enhancing participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.
RISE SOCIAL is a business that empowers women in Northern Ghana through basket weaving training and market access, promoting economic independence and cultural preservation while assessing the demand for socially impactful products and scalability.
SiMat Tek is a solution that offers Si-based batteries with higher energy density, lower costs, and fast charging, overcoming the limitations of Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles, electric aircraft, and drones, and supporting sustainability.
Vigil AI is a software that bridges the gap between CCTV coverage and crime prevention by transforming passive surveillance into an AI-powered system that analyzes video feeds in real-time, drastically reducing response times from hours to seconds.
Here’s What’s in Store
Audience Choice Competition
Your vote matters! Upon arrival, you’ll receive a voting token to cast for your favorite startup. Spend 45 minutes exploring the startup exhibition room, meeting the founders, and hearing their stories before making your choice.
Finalist Pitches
Watch ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Tech’s top startups pitch LIVE to a panel of expert judges for their share of the $50,000 prize pool. Finalists will be announced soon—stay tuned!
Special Keynote Speaker
Be inspired by a keynote address from a trailblazer in entrepreneurship or innovation. Speaker details coming soon!
Awards Ceremony
We’ll crown the winners, including the Audience Choice Winner and the top three startups:
First Place: $30,000
Second Place: $15,000
Third Place: $5,000
Networking Event
Wrap up the evening with music, free food, and drinks at our networking event. Chat with the founders, judges, and fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.
Why Attend?
Kaplan Pitch Tank is more than just a competition—it’s your chance to:
Witness the next big ideas in tech and entrepreneurship.
Cast your vote for the Audience Choice Winner.
Network with ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Tech’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss this thrilling showcase of innovation and creativity. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration!