Elevate Nexus provides resources and thought leadership to Indiana higher-education institutions and the entrepreneurs they engage. Elevate Nexus Pitch Competitions offer promising startups, preferably engaged with Elevate Nexus partnered colleges and universities, the opportunity to secure foundational capital needed to launch their businesses.

Elevate Nexus Pitch Competitions are organized into four classes: Regional Pre-Seed Awards ($20,000), Regional Seed Awards ($80,000), Statewide Pre-Seed Awards ($40,000), and Statewide Seed Awards ($100,000).