Trojan Tank Pitch Competition

​Sign up to pitch

Get ready to step into the spotlight - Shark Tank-style! Trojan Tank is USC’s first-of-its-kind pitch competition where students get 2–3 minutes to pitch their ideas in front of real tech investors, innovators, and startup mentors. Whether you’ve been grinding on your startup for months or just had a brilliant idea in class, this is your moment to make waves and win part of a $3,000 prize pool.

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🏆 Why You Should Apply

• ​Pitch to real VCs, investors, and founders

• ​Get live feedback to help you level up your idea

• ​Compete for a share of $3,000 in prizes

• ​Build your network and gain visibility across the USC startup ecosystem

​📅 Key Dates

• ​Applications Due: Friday, October 31, 2025 @11:59 p.m. PT

• ​Event Day: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 @5:00 p.m. PT

• ​Finalists will be notified a few days before the event

​Open to all USC students