FAIRFAX, Va., April 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, students, faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders from across the George Mason University community gathered to cheer on the final teams of entrepreneurs competing in this year's Patriot Pitch Competition, including those featured in the competition's newly introduced Regional Showcase.

As a core component of the Patriot Pitch Competition, the Regional Showcase expanded the event's reach by highlighting innovation from George Mason alumni, previous pitch competition teams, and community entrepreneurs who have graduated from entrepreneurship training programs led by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) within the...