CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO
Bridging Innovation Pitch Competition
brought to you by ITSMF
Date: May 5, 2023 | Location: Hudson Yards, New York City, New York
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ITSMF presents the 2nd Annual Bridging Innovation Pitch Competition for entrepreneurs.
Eligibility
- Revenue generating
- Minority Owned Business
- 2 – 3 years in business preferred
- Company must be formed under United States law and operating in the United States
- For profit or non-profit businesses within the technology industry
- Must be 18 years or older
- Available to pitch in-person
Applications Open
December 9, 2022
Deadline to Submit
January 13, 2023
Semi-finalists Determination
By February 24, 2023
If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you’ll receive:
- 1 Round trip flight to ITSMF’s S1-23 Symposium to pitch live
- 2-night stay in Symposium host hotel
- Complimentary registration to ITSMF’s S1-23 Symposium
- Access to ITSMF’s network of black senior executives in technology
- Mentorship for your company
- Eligible to win up to $10,000 of seed money, made payable to your company
If you are selected as the 1st place winner, you’ll receive:
- A meeting with the pitch competition judges
- Private Coaching from a seasoned entrepreneur
- $10,000 Grand Prize
Rules:
All semi-finalists will be notified shortly after February 24, 2023. We ask that you do not reach out directly to the ITSMF team for a status update on your application. This may result in your disqualification.

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