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2024 Pitch Competition

  1. Eligibility:
    • The competition is open to startups meeting the following criteria:
      • The company has been in operation for less than 2 years.
      • The company has generated less than $10,000 in sales or earned revenue over the last 12 months.
      • The company is 51% minority-owned and majority immigrant-owned (51% or more).
      • Participants must be able to pitch in-person in Des Moines, Iowa in February 24th,2024.
  2. Registration:
    • Participants must complete the official registration form by the specified deadline.
    • Registration forms must include detailed information about the startup’s operations, ownership structure, financials, or a business plan detailing as such.
  3. Pitch Presentation:
    • Each participant or team will be allocated 5 minutes to present their business pitch in person in Des Moines, Iowa.
    • Presentations must adhere to the time limit set by the organizers.
    • Visual aids or prototypes are permitted and encouraged.
    • The pitch should cover aspects such as the problem being solved, target market, unique value proposition, revenue model, and potential for growth.
  4. Judging Criteria:
    • Originality and innovation of the business idea.
    • Market potential and scalability.
    • Clarity and effectiveness of the pitch presentation.
    • Viability and feasibility of the business model.
    • Overall impression and persuasiveness.
  5. Judges:
    • A panel of impartial judges will evaluate the pitches and select the winners.
    • Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
  6. Prizes:
    • Prizes will be awarded to the top participants or teams, as determined by the judges.
    • Prizes may include cash awards, mentorship opportunities, investment offers, or other valuable resources to support the growth of the winning businesses.
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