Pitch Competition for up to $10,000 for Black-Owned Businesses

A national pitch competition for Black-owned businesses looking to sell their product or service. If chosen, you will win up to $10,000 and gain exposure.

When to apply:

As soon as possible, applications are due June 3, 2024.

You should apply if you

Own a business in the United States and are at least 21 years old.

Business is at least 51% Black-owned, operated and controlled.

Want to sell your product to corporations, want exposure from large corporations or become a part of a corporations supply chain.

How to get started

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Use this link to access the National Black Business Pitch free online application.

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With your application, you must submit a capability statement and a 3-minute pitch video about your business.

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Information you’ll need to provide

Basic contact information, including your name and phone number.

Information about your business, including your business name, website, and certifications.

A capability statement.

A 3-minute video about:

  • Your business, basic information, and how you came up with its product/service
  • Identify the problem your product/service has solved and how
  • How your company provides the product/service

Helpful tips

This program is split into 2 phases. Phase 1's application is due June 3.

  • Phase 1: A national call for all black-owned, founded, or controlled businesses in the United States to apply. You must submit a capability statement and a 3-minute pitch video about your business. Your submission will be reviewed by a panel of judges curated by the National Black Business Pitch and if you are one of the thirty businesses to be selected, you will move to Phase 2
  • Phase 2: You must present your business pitch live in front of a virtual audience with corporate procurement and supplier diversity professionals on August 21. If you are one of the three companies to be chosen during this phase, you will receive a cash prize of up to $10,000.

When you submit your online application, you must include a capability statement and a 3-minute pitch video about your business. The applicant must be your business owner, founder, CEO, or controlling shareholder.

Review these resource videos on how to put together a successful capability statement and a 3-minute pitch video.

About this program

Provided by: The National Black Business Pitch

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

Program Information: National Black Business Pitch Details

Additional Information: Rules and Regulations, Resources‍

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