
HBCU founders will make history during the first-ever HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square on June 6, 2026, as part of Activate LIVE! during NY Tech Week.
Five HBCU founders will pitch live in Times Square before leaders from the NBA Foundation, Milken Institute, Moet Hennessy and more.
This is more than a pitch competition. It is a historic moment that places HBCU founders and innovation at the center of one of the world's most visible stages.”— Kiante Bush, CEO, Venture for T.H.E.M.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday, June 6, 2026, history will be made in the heart of New York City as Venture for T.H.E.M. and The DM Firm, in partnership with Times Square Alliance, host the first-ever HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square during Activate LIVE! as part of NY Tech Week.
More than 300,000 people pass through Times