Social Impact Pitch Competition

Addressing Public Health Misinformation

The competition invites all full-time Syracuse University undergraduate students to develop health communication tools aimed at combating misinformation and promoting social justice, DEIA and public health.

Teams of two to four students create products such as videos, data visualizations, podcasts or social media campaigns. Students on each team must be from at least two different majors.

Judging Process

Entries are judged based on problem solving, viability, social impact and other criteria. Interdisciplinary and inclusive teams are encouraged.

Awards

First place receives $8,000. Second place receives $4,000.

Opportunities

Participating in this competition presents students with the opportunity to network with stakeholders in entrepreneurship and public health and the chance to implement solutions on a real-world scale.

Resources

Students receive feedback from Lerner Center and Blackstone LaunchPad advisors, templates to use for developing their materials and guidance for refining their ideas.