Categories for 1000 Pitches:
Applies to ideas that contribute to a cleaner environment, sustainable resources, renewable energy, or global responsibility.
Sponsored by the Michigan Energy Office and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Applies to ideas that create a small business that will have the potential to grow.
Sponsored by Menlo Innovations

Applies to products centered around personal, family or household purposes, things that can be bought at a store.

Applies to ideas pertaining to healthcare industry, with emphasis on the fields of medicine and the life sciences.
Sponsored by Language Mate

Applies to ideas that focus on building applications for mobile devices such as the iPhone, Droid, Blackberry, etc.
Sponsored by Mobiata
Applies to ideas that focus on creating positive social impact through sustainable methods in a variety of ways.

Applies to ideas for tangible improvements to the University of Michigan campus community.

Applies to ideas for new software and websites. Can include application on computers or new websites.
Sponsored by Google

Applies to ideas for new hardware technology. Some examples would be an iPod, Tablet, a new mobile phone, etc.
Sponsored by Ann Arbor Spark