Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development (SEED) Pitch Challenge

Meet the student founders shaping the future of sustainable enterprise! The Global Sustainability Leadership Institute is excited to invite you to the 2026 SEED (Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development) Challenge Finals—a showcase of the top student founders at UT Austin who are building solutions for a more sustainable and regenerative world. This year’s Finals will feature six standout teams pitching their ventures live for a chance to win $15,000 in UT Austin seed funding. You’ll also play a role in the action by voting for the Audience Choice Award.