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2026 Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition and Innovation Fair
April 16 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition, hosted by The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University, brings together four student finalists as they pitch their BIG new venture ideas for the chance to take home the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award. From 4:00 to 5:30 PM, a panel of judges will evaluate each pitch, and audience members will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite venture, with the crowd favorite receiving a prize.