Brook & Beyond Final Pitch Event
11:30AM - 6:00PM
Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology
1500 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794
Join the Office for Research and Innovation for the Brook & Beyond Challenge Final Event - a showcase of bold ideas and groundbreaking research shaping the future of technology and discovery at Stony Brook University.
Eight dynamic teams will present their breakthrough innovations to a panel of expert judges, competing for non-dilutive funding and the coveted title of this year’s Brook & Beyond Challenge winners.
The day begins with private finalist presentations, culminating in a public networking reception and awards ceremony that brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, and partners from across Stony Brook’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Come celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial drive powering research
at Stony Brook — and witness the next generation of technologies ready to make an
impact beyond the Brook.
Private Final Judging
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Structure: 10 minute pitch • 15 minute Q&A • 5 minute deliberation
- 11:30 – 12:00 PM | Judges arrive, light lunch, and briefing
- 12:00 – 1:55 PM | Team presentations (4 teams)
- 2:00 – 2:15 PM | Break
- 2:15 – 4:10 PM | Team presentations (4 teams)
- 4:10 – 5:00 PM | Judges deliberate
Celebrate the culmination of the Brook & Beyond Challenge! Connect with researchers, innovators, and university leadership during a networking reception and awards presentation.
- 4:30 – 5:15 PM | Networking reception opens – light refreshments served
- 5:15 – 5:25 PM | Elevator pitches from all 8 team leads
- 5:25 – 5:30 PM | Remarks from university leadership
- 5:30 – 5:45 PM | Awards ceremony – winners announced
- 6:00 PM | Event concludes