The purpose of The Proving Ground is to provide USC students and alumni the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to an audience for feedback, critique and potential funding. The Proving Ground is organized by the Faber Entrepreneurship Center and made possible by funding from USC alumni Aaron and Candice Hark of Maxient. Additional support is provided by the McNair Institute for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurism at USC, Friends of Faber, and Faber Fellows.

By completing this application, you are agreeing to be considered for a position in The Proving Ground competition. If chosen as a semi-finalist, you also agree to participate in the Semi-finalists Pitch Workshop on March 25,  3-5 p.m.

Application Deadline: March 7