Is there an application deadline for Get Seeded?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We fill pitch night slots based on the number of applications we receive. So when you're applying, you're not applying for a specific pitch night, but rather the opportunity to pitch at some point that academic year. When a pitch night fills, the applications are rolled to the next pitch night.

What if I am not selected to pitch?
If you are not selected to pitch, program mentors will provide teams with feedback on how to improve their application so that they may submit again.

What if I don't have an idea, can I still attend the event?
YES! The Get Seeded Pitch Nights are just as much for those who are pitching as they are for audience members to provide feedback and vote. At the end of each event, the audience decides which teams receive seed funding.

What if my idea is very early, should I still apply?
YES! The goal of Get Seeded is to support student's ideas and help them move their idea to the next level. As long as you have thought through your idea enough that you can pitch about it for 5 minutes, answer 3 minutes of questions, and have a need for funding, this program is the right fit for your idea.

What if I pitch and I am not funded?
If you pitch and are not funded, the program mentors will provide you with feedback and suggestions on ways to improve. You can reapply to pitch at a future pitch night.

What if I was funded through Get Seeded, can I pitch again?
Students that have been funded before can pitch again, however, it has to be with a completely new business idea! You cannot pitch for additional funding after being funded already. Get Seeded is intended to move students' ideas to the next level. If you have used your funding and are looking for additional resources, please contact Alycia at alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu.

I keep seeing the word "team" ... but there is only one person working on my idea, can I still pitch?
YES! The word "team" is how we categorize each business idea, so you can certainly be a team of one! Hopefully, after one pitch night, you will make connections and potentially add additional team members if that is what you are looking for!

I am pitching, can I invite my friends to attend the pitch night?
YES! We strongly encourage teams to invite friends, mentors and faculty to the event!

What is the format of the pitches?
Each team will have 5 minutes to pitch their idea with 3 minutes of Q&A from the audience. Teams will be provided with a template and suggested outline that they can use when building their pitch.

Can I get help reviewing my pitch deck prior to participating in Get Seeded?
YES! Feel free to send Alycia an email at alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu with 'Get Seeded Pitch Deck Review' as the subject line.

What can the funding be used for?
Funding can be used for almost anything ... with the exception of any travel not affiliated with customer research or discovery, the purchase, rent, and renovation of office/business space, equipment that is not the core of the business (e.g., cell phones, laptops, etc.), salaries of founding team members, and no illegal substances.