$100,000 Pitch Competition for Small Businesses in Miami-Dade County

Submit a five-minute pre-recorded video about your business for a chance to win up to $100,000 and 12 months of business assistance.

When to apply:

Applications have closed.

This program will reopen in 2023. Stay tuned for updates.

You should apply if you

Are a resident and have 51% ownership of a business registered in Miami-Dade County.

Have been in operation for a minimum of one year and maximum of five years in business.

Own a business that has a positive community impact.

Are in one of the following industries: technology, construction, food, retail & wholesale, or service providers.

How to get started

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The in-person pitch competition will occur on September 15th-16th and October 19th-20th.

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Finalists will be contacted with instructions on how to participate in the competition.

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Information you’ll need to provide

  • Basic personal information such as your name, title, and email address.
  • Basic business information such as your business name, phone number, address, and website/social media information. 
  • An upload of your business logo. 
  • Operational documentation for your business including Articles of Incorporation, Sunbiz registration, and your most recent tax returns. 
  • A 5-minute business pitch video. 
  • A completed W9 form.

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Helpful tips

  • A total of $800,000 will be awarded. 2 businesses will win $100,000 and 12 businesses will win $50,000.
  • The 12 months of business assistance is sponsored by StartUp FIU Local and Bank of America.

About this program

Provided by: Miami-Dade Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava and District 2 Commissioner, Jean Monestime

If you have questions, you can speak with a program representative at:

Email: Michaeljohn.Green@miamidade.gov

Program Information: BizUp Grant

Register today!

If you want to learn a new skill or network with business owners and experts, check our our calendar. Updated regularly, this resource is packed with a variety of options for all types of business owners.

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How we can help

Here is direct contact information for Program Representatives who will answer any questions and help you apply.

  1. To get started, call or email one of the experts from Miami-Dade County.
  2. You might say, “Hi, I’m a small business owner in Miami-Dade and I am interested in applying.”

If you don’t hear back within 48 hours, send us an email at info@axishelps.org.

Michaeljohn Green, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development

Miami-Dade County

(786) 501-6593

michaeljohn.green@miamidade.gov

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