The Venture Forum

The 3rd annual WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition, hosted by The Venture Forum, was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support local student founders and be part of such an fantastic night of innovation and collaboration.

A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Webster Five, along with our judges, Zachary Dutton, Evan Cox, and Michael Byrnes, for helping make the night possible.

And of course, a well-deserved round of applause to the talented student teams representing Clark University, Holy Cross, Nichols College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Assumption University, and Quinsigamond Community College.

Special thanks to Auxilium Worcester for featuring WooTank as part of Startup Week Worcester, which is happening this week!

Student founders are taking the stage tonight for the 2026 WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition.

We can’t wait to see you at Off The Rails in Worcester - things kick off today at 5:00pm.

Each founder will be representing their college’s entrepreneurship program, pitching live with real funding on the line.

Spots are limited, but there’s still time to grab yours if you want to experience the energy of this high-stakes competition. Register now: https://WooTank2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=VF.

And stay tuned later this week, we’ll be sharing who takes home the win.

Meet the “Sharks” behind this year’s WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition 🦈

Zachary Dutton (Auxilium Worcester), Evan Cox (WIRE Group), and Michael Byrnes (MB Corporation) are taking the stage to judge six student startup pitches.

They’re ready to raise the stakes by offering funding in real time to the ideas that stand out most. It’s shaping up to be an exciting night full of innovation and networking!

Mark your calendar: Tuesday, April 7th at 5 PM at Off The Rails in Worcester.

Secure your spot in the audience: https://WooTank2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=VF

Anything can happen at this year’s WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition.

SIX local colleges are stepping into the tank, and their student-led ventures are bound to make an impression.

Don’t miss the energy, the ideas, or the live reactions.

Join us in the audience on Tuesday, April 7th at Off The Rails in Worcester:
https://WooTank2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=VF

Psst… the 3rd Annual WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition is coming up! 👀

📍 Six Worcester-based colleges
🎓 Twelve student entrepreneurs
🗓️ One unforgettable night

More details coming soon!

Be the first to grab your spot in the audience and register here: https://WooTank2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=VF