Panasci Competition - Apply Today

The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition is an exciting chance for talented students interested in science, technology, business and many other disciplines the opportunity to pitch an idea that could potentially bring real change to Western New York

Five finalist teams give live pitch-style presentations on April 15, 4:30-7:30 p.m. to compete for a top prize of $25,000 in startup capital and in-kind services valued at $40,000. A $10,000 prize is given to the second-place team.

Visit this link to register for the competition and view the schedule of events for information about sessions, pitches, and other relevant events. 

Application deadline: Janaury 5, 2026