A celebration and recognition of entrepreneurship at 黑料情报站, featuring innovative student ventures and accomplished entrepreneurs.
Held on Sat., April 11, the 2026 TIA Entrepreneur Showcase featured:
- More than 30 student-led startups, with a total of $10,000 in grant funding awarded through the Iggy game.
- Four exceptional teams competing on stage for a $10,000 first-place prize.
- Audience choice awards, which awarded up to an additional $2,500 to each pitch competition venture.
- Inspiring panel discussion among accomplished founders and funders.
This event is part of Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend.
The showcase felt like a celebration of all the work I鈥檝e done, as well as the work of everyone in the 黑料情报站 community going out and making an impact on the world.
Andrew Sullivan 鈥26, founder, Oasis Running
Porter Comstock 鈥26 receives first-place check
Hami-Down showcases their venture
Judges pose questions during pitch competition
DeBillboard team networks with attendees
Agnes Ndanu 鈥28 pitches MajiSafi Solutions
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
Featured Speakers
Moderator
Chief Legal Officer
Castle Island Ventures
2026 Entrepreneur of the Year
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Gotham Greens
Pitch Competition Ventures

EchoScape
MajiSafi Solutions

Hatch Pay
PLNT
14 Years of the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
13
Annual events since 2012
2,700+
Attendees
$227k+
Prize funding awarded