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Your StartupWhile In College

Get your first dollar and build a competitive startup before graduation. Master pitching, win competitions, and secure funding with AI-powered tools designed for student entrepreneurs.

Start free as a student
Win competitions & grants
Build while you learn
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Win Funding While In College

Access exclusive competitions tailored for student founders. From entry-level to advanced challenges.

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Big Bang! Business Competition

UC Davis

🌱Starter Track

Perfect for first-time founders

$100K+
in Grants
Deadline: March 3, 2025

Only available to UC Davis Students

Full Altitut-mentoring available!

UPCOMING

Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator

UC Berkeley

πŸš€Growth Track

For teams with traction

$200K
Investment + Resources
Deadline: August 28, 2025 (Midnight)(Extended!)

Open to Global Applicants

Full Altitut-mentoring available!

OPEN

SBIR/STTR Federal Grants

Federal

⚑Scale Track

Advanced ventures ready to scale

Up to $2M
Federal Funding
Deadline: November 5, 2025

U.S. Small Businesses

Altitut-mentored awardees (2022-2025)

OPEN

Rice Business Plan Competition

Rice University

⚑Scale Track

Advanced ventures ready to scale

$1M+
in Prizes
Deadline: January 2026

Graduate Student Teams

AI-enabled application! Altitut finalist (2023, 2025)

Build a Competitive Startup Now

Don't wait until graduation. Join 150+ college founders who are building fundable startups with AI-powered mentorship, winning competitions, and securing their first customers.

πŸŽ“ Free for students β€’ πŸ€– AI mentor available 24/7 β€’ πŸ’° Win real funding

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Trusted by the Next Generation of Founders

Students from top universities are building their startups with Altitut

MIT
Rice University
Rutgers University
Texas A&M University
UC Davis
University of California
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Washington State University
Yale University
MIT
Rice University
Rutgers University
Texas A&M University
UC Davis
University of California
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Washington State University
Yale University

Your Complete Entrepreneurship Toolkit

Everything you need to transform your ideas into successful ventures

AI-Powered Pitch Coach

Meet Alti, your personal AI mentor! Get real-time feedback on your pitch, personalized coaching sessions, and expert guidance available 24/7 to perfect your presentation skills.

Structured Learning Journey

Follow our comprehensive curriculum from Course Launch to Problem Discovery. Complete modules, unlock achievements, and track your progress with our gamified learning system.

Real-World Validation

Test your ideas with our Discovery Plans, conduct structured customer interviews, and validate your startup hypotheses. Connect with competitions and build your network.

Your Complete Entrepreneurship Toolkit

Five powerful tools designed to help you articulate ideas, validate concepts, and win funding

AI-powered pitch creation interface with Hook, Problem, Solution structure
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Perfect Your 60-Second Pitch with AI Guidance

Use our structured template to craft compelling pitches. Practice with your Hook, Problem, and Solution sections. Get instant AI feedback on your delivery, pacing, and content effectiveness.

Hook, Problem, Solution framework
Real-time AI feedback
Practice mode with timer
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Live interview interface showing customer interview in progress
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Conduct Live Customer Interviews Like a Pro

Record and analyze customer discovery interviews with built-in tools. Tag insights, identify pain points, and capture key quotes. Turn conversations into actionable business intelligence.

Record & transcribe interviews
Tag pain points & insights
Export key quotes
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MVP development form for validating startup ideas
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Build and Validate Your MVP Ideas

Develop your startup concepts with our MVP development tools. Describe your ideas, get feedback, and iterate based on real user insights. Track your validation progress and refine your approach.

Structured validation process
AI-powered feedback
Progress tracking
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Rice Business Plan Competition interface showing competition details
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Join and Compete in Top Startup Competitions

Discover and prepare for renowned startup competitions like the Rice Business Plan Competition. Track deadlines, manage your applications, and get ready to showcase your venture.

Track application deadlines
Competition prep resources
Prize money opportunities
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Experience the Full Platform

Explore our comprehensive suite of tools designed to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey

Funding

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Discover and apply to relevant funding opportunities. Track deadlines, manage applications, and maximize your chances of securing investment.

Curated opportunities
Application tracking
Deadline management
Education

Learning Journey Dashboard

Learning Journey Dashboard

Track your entrepreneurial progress through structured modules. Complete lessons, earn achievements, and build your startup skills systematically.

Gamified learning paths
Progress tracking
Skill development metrics
Ideation

Startup Ideas Explorer

Startup Ideas Explorer

Explore, validate, and develop your startup ideas with AI-powered insights. Research market potential and refine your concepts.

Market validation
Idea refinement
Competitive analysis
Mentorship

AI Mentor Chat

AI Mentor Chat

Get instant guidance from your AI entrepreneurship coach. Ask questions, receive feedback, and explore ideas in real-time conversations.

24/7 availability
Personalized advice
Context-aware responses

Your AI Technical Co-Pilot

Altitut was designed with one goal: to help solo entrepreneurs become better communicators, validate ideas faster, and secure funding from competitions worth hundreds of thousands.

Five Tools to Transform You Into an Entrepreneur

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Articulate Better Ideas

Video pitch practice with real-time AI feedback to perfect your delivery

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Listen to Your Customers

Interview helper that captures insights and identifies pain points

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Knowledgeable Mentor

24/7 AI chat that gives actionable entrepreneurship advice

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Perfect Your Pitch Deck

PDF deck checker that ensures your presentation is investor-ready

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Win Competitions

Prepare for business competitions with proven strategies

AI Mentor providing entrepreneurship guidance

Built by an Entrepreneur, for Entrepreneurs

β€œI'm Alfredo, and I personally raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding while in college, launching my first company right after graduating. I know firsthand that people aren't born entrepreneurs - we become entrepreneurs through practice, mentorship, and the right tools.”

β€œAltitut is the platform I wish I had when I started. It's designed to be your co-founder when you're going solo, your technical advisor when you need guidance, and your competition coach when you're preparing to pitch for funding. This isn't just another app - it's a proven system that transforms ideas into funded startups.”

$357K+
Raised by Founder
100s
Of Pitches Delivered
1st
Company Launched in College

Success Stories

Join hundreds of entrepreneurs who have transformed their pitch with Altitut

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Sarah C.

Rice University Student & Founder

β€œAltitut transformed my entrepreneurship journey at Rice University. The AI mentor helped me craft a compelling pitch that landed me $50K in seed funding. The structured approach made all the difference!”
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Marcus J.

MBA Student, Rutgers Business School

β€œThe customer interview tools are phenomenal. I conducted 50+ interviews using Altitut's platform and discovered insights that completely pivoted my startup strategy. Now we're generating revenue!”
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Emily W.

UIUC Student & Competition Winner

β€œAltitut's competition tracking feature helped me prepare for and win the Big Ideas Contest at UIUC. The AI feedback on my pitch delivery was more helpful than expensive coaching sessions!”