Hello startup people! Here’s the latest drop on Pitch Competitions, Awards, Conferences and other hidden opportunities for non-dilutive capital. Stay competitive… stay humble…Dig in…
~Diane
💪 The Biggies
😨 Closing Soon
👀 The Full List
What | For | Prize/Why Attend | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seafood industry; global | 25,000 NOK; pitch at Seafood Forum in Bergen | Feb 10 | |
Canada; Life Sciences and Health Tech | $20,000 | Feb 10 | |
SpaceTech; traction with commercial or gov’t customers | Pitch to VIP crowd | Feb 14 | |
Iowa; all businesses | Undisclosed grant | Feb 14 | |
New ideas and businesses; existing pro in the beauty industry | £5,000 | Feb 17 | |
EdTech; Global | $200,000 cash and services | Feb 19 | |
Solar power gen; digital solutions | £5,000; present at SolarPower Summit | Feb 21 | |
Geospatial tech; Smart cities; AI | Industry leaders, gov’t reps | Feb 23 | |
Credit union industry | $7,500 | Feb 25 | |
Maine; microbusiness owners | $1,000 | Feb 28 | |
Louisiana; Experiential tourism | $50,000 top prize | Feb 28 | |
Multiple verticals | Varies; all-access passes to VivaTech 2025 | Mar 1 - Varies based on challenge | |
IT; Data management | 500 hrs consulting from Sword Swiss | Mar 1 | |
Kansas; all early-stage businesses | $6,000 | Mar 12 | |
Life Science | $5,000 cash for pitch prize; over 400 entreps, investors and life science leaders | Mar 12 | |
New Hampshire; all growing businesses | $10,000 | Mar 12 | |
Hospitality tech; early-stage | Industry recognition; pitch at HITEC 2025 | Mar 15 - $200 app fee | |
Music technology | One day conf; deal making environment | Mar 24 | |
Michigan; early-stage businesses | $25,000 cash and services | Mar 24 | |
IP-backed innovation; UN SDGs | Mentoring; global recognition; ceremony in Switzerland | Mar 31 | |
Deep Tech; Climate Tech; Emerging Tech | S$100,000 | Mar 31 | |
Women and minority businesses | $2,450 | Mar 31 | |
LatAm; iGaming; Sports Betting | Main event for Brazil gaming ecosystem | Apr 6 | |
Europe; all startups | 2,500 founders, investors, media | Apr 23 | |
India; CleanTech, EV, green hydrogen | Pitch to investors, industry stakeholders | Jun 15 | |
Let me know if you apply to any of these opportunities, and especially when you WIN!
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