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⚡ LIGHTNING ROUND — STARTUP WILDCARD
Missed the deadline? We’ve got you. We’re opening a last-minute wildcard round for founders who still want to pitch.
🎤 ~3 minutes on stage
💬 DM us by TONIGHT to claim your spot
🏃 Limited slots: first DMs in, first on stage.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, this is your sign. Slide into our DMs and we’ll get you set up.

ALSO: NEW PRIZES JUST DROPPED. 🚨

We’re stacking the table at 1000 Pitches with three more reasons to pitch:
🌏 All-inclusive trip to Shenzhen (the manufacturing capital of the world) for up to 2 team members
🖨️ 3D printer to ship your first prototype
💻 $1,000 in AI tokens to power your stack

Plus everything we already announced: $3,000 cash, BCGx office visit, Investor Dinners, Startup Labs priority.

📅 May 17, 2026 · 12–3 PM 📍 Knudsen Hall · Kinsey Pavilion 1220B

🔗 Register — link in bio.

Dream it. Pitch it. Build it.

💡 1 minute. 1 pitch. $1,000.
Introducing 1000 Pitches — UCLA’s biggest pitch competition is BACK, and this time we’re going bigger. 🚀

Whether you have a half-baked idea or a full-blown startup, all it takes is one minute to pitch your way to seed money, prizes, and a room full of investors and builders ready to bet on you.

No experience. No pressure. Just your idea and 60 seconds.

✅ Dominate UCLA’s biggest pitch stage
✅ Win cash & secure seed funding
✅ Connect with top investors & industry leaders

More details dropping soon: venue, date, and how to submit your pitch. Stay tuned 👀

Every big thing starts with a single pitch. Yours could be next.
Dream it. Pitch it. Build it.

🔗 Sponsored by BCG X & Yassu

You did not hold back, so we’re giving you one more shot 🚀

Due to an exceptional volume of high-caliber applications, we’re extending the Startup Labs deadline by 24 hours.

NEW DEADLINE: Friday, April 17th ‼️

Startup Labs is built for founders ready to execute - we give you direct access to a powerful network of investors, mentors, and alumni, and a track record of helping startups secure real funding.

This is your last window.
Apply before it closes. 💫

Calling all startups! 📣

Startup Labs is UCLA’s zero-equity, pre-seed accelerator. Built to get your startup funded.

Through a structured curriculum, direct founder feedback, and access to top-tier investors and partners, your team will graduate with real traction and a clear path to funding.

Investor network ✅
Founder support ✅
Real results ✅

If you’re ready to build something serious, we’re ready to back you. 🚀

APPLY NOW!

Welcome our Winter 2026 Associates ❄️👏🏻👏🏻

We’re so excited to introduce and welcome our next class of builders problem-solvers. Congratulations to all their hard work, here’s to the next season of bold ideas, late-night brainstorming, and building what’s next! 🚀

Pitch-ready energy... comfort-level certified 😌📈

Fall + Winter Associates came together for our annual BruinEntrepreneurs photoshoot, proof that great startups (and great outfits) balance serious hustle with a little silliness.