Bridging Innovation Pitch Competition

ITSMF presents the 3rd 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
November 3, 2023

Deadline to Submit
January 5, 2024

Semi-finalists Determination
By February 12, 2024

If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you’ll receive:

• 1 Round trip flight to ITSMF’s S1-24 Symposium to pitch live

• 2-night stay in Symposium host hotel

• Complimentary registration to ITSMF’s S1-24 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 12, 2024. 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.

All semi-finalists must be able to pitch live and in person during the event.
Only one person per company is eligible to pitch in person.