WSSU to host Adobe-sponsored RamPitch business plan competition Nov 18
Big ideas, bold dreams and a little friendly competition are taking center stage at Winston-Salem State University. The Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation has announced the Fall 2025 Entrepreneurial Enlightenment Day and Student Business Plan Competition, commonly known as RamPitch, will take place Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in the Dillard Auditorium of the Anderson Center.
The event, sponsored by Adobe, invites students to pitch their most innovative products or services for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition is open to all WSSU students, regardless of major or discipline.
RamPitch aims to highlight student creativity, foster real-world problem solving, and connect participants with external stakeholders and support networks to help bring their ideas to life.
Event organizer Dr. Notis Pagiavlas said, “This event is a wonderful celebration of the entrepreneurial mindset and skills we consistently develop and promote across our university. The creative energy and innovative spirit of our students is enhanced with the technical tools, classes and learning academies available to refine their venture ideas.”
Event ScheduleThe day kicks off with a variety of entrepreneurial displays before the main competition.
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Time |
Event |
Description |
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10:30 a.m. |
Brilliance Bazaar and student poster displays |
WSSU student entrepreneurs showcase their products and services. |
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11:00 a.m. |
RamPitch Student Business Plan Competition |
Students present their business ideas to a panel of judges. |
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12:15 p.m. |
Student Flyer competition awards |
Students from Dr. McPhearson’s class will be awarded prizes for best use of Adobe tools to design event flyers. |
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch, networking, and awards ceremony |
Finalists are recognized and cash prizes are awarded. |
Competition Highlights
In addition to the main pitch event, the day will feature the Brilliance Bazaar, allowing student entrepreneurs to showcase their existing businesses, and a student poster display of additional entrepreneurial projects. This year there will also be awards for best use of Adobe tools to create flyers.
Cash Prizes
The winners of the RamPitch competition will be awarded significant cash prizes.
- Winner: $5,000
- First runner-up: $4,000
- Second runner-up: $3,000
- Third runner-up: $2,000
- Best use of Adobe tools: $1,000 (additional to placement)
- Auxiliary prizes for best flyer design of $300, $200 and $100
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the RamPitch event. For more information, please visit the RamPitch website or watch this video.
