For Competitors

Student founders from across the globe compete in TigerLaunch. Our alumni represent top universities worldwide and have collectively raised over $1.5B in venture funding.

What You'll Gain

$60,000 Prize Pool

Win substantial prize money with no equity requirements or strings attached. Use it to accelerate your startup's growth.

1st Place: $30,000
2nd Place: $20,000
3rd Place: $10,000
World-Class Mentorship

Get guidance from leading VCs, successful entrepreneurs, and industry experts. 1:1 meetings with top venture capitalists who can help shape your business strategy.

Global Network

Join the TigerLaunch alumni network, which has raised over $1.5B in venture capital to date. Pitch on an international stage to investors and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Competition Timeline

Applications Open

Submit your application with a compelling pitch and business plan. Applications open September 1st and close November 1st.

Virtual Judging

Applications reviewed by venture capitalists and industry leaders. Virtual judging period: November 1-15th (tentative).

Regional Competitions

Selected teams compete in regional events worldwide: Singapore (Jan 17th), London (Jan 24th), Houston & West Coast (Feb 7th), NYC & Boston (TBD).

Princeton Finals

Top teams from each regional compete live at Princeton University for over $60,000 in non-dilutive funding. End of April.

Eligibility & Requirements

Who Can Apply
Current undergraduate or graduate students
Recent graduates (contact us to discuss eligibility)
Teams of any size
Any nationality or university worldwide
Any industry or stage of development
Application Requirements
Complete online application by November 1st
Compelling pitch and business plan
Team qualifications and background
Market analysis and current traction
Optional pitch video

What Our Alumni Say

★★★★★

"TigerLaunch gave us the platform and resources to take our startup to the next level. The mentorship from VCs was invaluable."

Sarah Chen

Founder, TechFlow • Stanford '23

★★★★★

"The equity-free funding and global network opened doors we never thought possible. We've now raised over $2M in follow-on funding."

Marcus Johnson

Co-founder, EcoSolutions • MIT '22

★★★★★

"Competing in TigerLaunch was a game-changer. The feedback from judges helped us refine our business model and scale globally."

Priya Patel

CEO, HealthTech Labs • Oxford '24

Ready to Transform Your Startup?

Join 500+ student-founders from around the world competing for $60,000 in equity-free funding. Applications close November 1st.