Do you know a student with big ideas? Austin Community College District (ACC) is hosting NEST-FEST 2025, a student-led entrepreneurship pitch competition on Friday, November 7 — help spread the word!
Hosted by the newly created Entrepreneurship Development & Growth Events (EDGE) Team, this is a fantastic chance for students to gain real-world experience, learn from other student entrepreneurs, and network with Austin’s entrepreneurship community.
All ACC students are invited to pitch their business ideas to mentor panelists to compete for recognition and awards.
NEST-FEST 2025 Student Pitch Competition
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 2–6 p.m.
Location: ACC Riverside Campus, Presentation Hall (Building G, Room 8100)
Students can register or submit their ideas at nest-fest.org. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 5.
Student volunteers are also needed for the event, and can sign up on the NEST-FEST website.
The EDGE Team is supported by the Office for the Future under the newly formed Entrepreneurship & Innovation Academy (EIA), and with guidance from advisors Harshal Shah, founder of The Venture Build, and Dr. Andrea Kehoe, Head of Product.
Students can join the ACC entrepreneurial community through their Discord or learn more about the Edge Team here.