GoatTank 2025

What is Goat Tank?

Goat Tank is an internal competition for WPI undergraduates to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. Whether you have a well-developed project or just a concept, this event is designed to support and inspire the entrepreneurial spirit within our community.

Why Participate?

• Win Cash Prizes:
  • 1st Place: $750
  • 2nd Place: $500
  • 3rd Place: $250

• Wootank Competition: 1st and 2nd place winners will represent WPI at WooTank

• Hult Prize Competition: 1st place winner will advance to the Hult Prize competition.

• Practice Your Pitching Skills: Develop and refine your ability to communicate your idea effectively.

• Receive Feedback: Learn from expert judges and fellow participants to improve and strengthen your idea.

• Engage with the WPI Community: Join a collaborative and supportive environment to share ideas and connect with peers who share your passion for innovation.

• Free Food: Yes, food will be served, so come hungry and leave inspired! 

Rules & Eligibility

• Only undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
• Applications must adhere to the eligibility criteria outlined for Wootank and Hult Prize competitions.

Format:

• Preliminary Review:
  • 1 minute video focusing on your startup/idea
• Goat Tank Pitch Competition:
  • Each of the top 10 participants from the Preliminary Round pitch for 3 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A
• Judges
  • The pitch competition will be judged by a panel of three distinguished professionals:
    • Joe Klimek – CEO at Synergy ITS, driving innovation and technology adoption for forward-thinking organizations.
    • Amy Swotinsky – Executive Transformation Coach, Team Innovation Coach, Fractional CMO, Personal Brand Consultant, Creativity Catalyst, and Champion for Diversity and Inclusion.
    • Bill Wheaton – CEO at Symitri, Board Member, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Advisor.

How to Apply

Submit your application by February 9th to be considered for the competition. Applications should include:

• A 1-minute video explaining your idea, highlighting:
• The problem you’re solving
• Your proposed solution
• Your target audience

For detailed One-Minute Video Upload Instructions, refer to the survey.