Fast-paced, fun community events that help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea. Great opportunity to network, validate a business idea, and compete to win a cash prize. It is free for entrepreneurs to apply and free for all to attend.
The program is also offered in Spanish in many of our communities. Leer en español
EforAll’s Pitch Contests are lively two hour events that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their business ideas with a friendly audience.
EforAll Pitch Contests are open to all individuals in or near an EforAll community at no cost.
Contests are open to people who are in the business idea stage, people who are looking to take a hobby to the next level, or those looking to pivot and grow an existing business. Business ideas across a wide range of industries are encouraged.
Find out if there is an upcoming Pitch Contest near you and apply today. Pitch contests are held several times throughout the year so if there isn’t one right now check back soon, sign up for an enewsletter or email info@eforall.org!
All submitted applications reviewed by volunteer readers who provide helpful feedback to all applicants.
Some entrepreneurs will be selected to pitch their idea and table during the Showcase while others will be selected to table during the event.
All those who apply are encouraged to attend our Pitch Contest Workshops where they can learn how to put together an amazing table and craft their pitch.
If the community nearest to you doesn’t have an application posted, email info@eforall.org to find out about the next Pitch Contest.
A: No, you do not have to work/reside in the city where the Pitch Contest is being held. However, you must be able to attend the Contest in person.
A: With only 2.5 minutes to present an idea, entrepreneurs need to keep their pitch high-level and concise. EforAll hosts free Pitch Contest workshops to help entrepreneurs prepare for their pitch presentation. As each pitch is only 2.5 minutes, it is important to know what judges are (and are not) looking for you to cover which is covered in this workshop.
A: All applicants will receive feedback from EforAll volunteers who review each application and help the EforAll staff make participant decisions. Those who pitch at the event will also receive real-time feedback from onsite judges.
A: EofAll judges come from all industries and are considered leaders in the local community. Their job is to provide all pitchers with valuable feedback about how they can move their business forward but they also decide who wins prize money.
A: Tabling is a great way to present a business idea to attendees as it offers a great opportunity to make connections. In fact, EforAll has had participants start partnerships and even land their first customers during a Pitch Contest.
Secondly, tablers still have an opportunity to get in front of judges by either being selected as the “audience choice” table or winning the random “wild card” table drawing
A: Yes. Anyone who pitches is eligible to win some cash money. The judges will award three cash prizes while the audience votes on who will get the fourth cash prize.