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NV CRP Pitch Competition

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If you aren't interested in pitching your business but still want to witness the pitch competition, we invite you to attend! There is no requirement to pitch. Just register so we know you'll be there!

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Business Pitch Tips (pdf)

Rules and Guidelines (pdf)

Terms and Conditions (pdf)

Eligibility

5 competitors will be chosen for the NV CRP Business Pitch Competition based on the merits of the Business Canvas model and completion of the NV CRP Incubator Boot Camp.

Employees of the Business Success Center, Urban Chamber of Commerce, and all associated sponsors of the Pitch Competition are ineligible to participate. All determinations as to participant eligibility shall be made at the sole discretion of the Business Pitch Committee reviewing the initial pool of applicants.

Competition Submission Process and Timeline

  1. A pitch deck must be submitted by Friday, November 29, 2024, by 05:00 PM PST to the following link: PITCH DECK SUBMISSION.
  2. All documents must be submitted in a PDF format and must be submitted via the online form.
  3. Failure to submit a pitch deck will result in the disqualification of your application.
  4. Competition organizers reserve the right to delay or extend the registration period and adjust the number of finalists selected to make the presentation pitch at any time.
  5. By replying to the notification email, you agree to the competition terms and conditions.
  6. If your business is not selected as a finalist, you are still encouraged to attend. You will have a great opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and learn about business development resources available in Nevada.

 

Finalists must reply to the notification email to participate in the live Pitch Event at the Grow Your Business Pitch Competition by info@urbanchamber.org by Friday, November 22, 2024, by 05:00 PM PST. Failure to confirm will result in disqualification.

Competition Guidelines & Rules

    1. All pitch deck submissions may be reviewed by the Pitch Competition’s judges prior to the competition.
    2. Up to 5 finalists will be selected to compete in the Live Pitch Event for each NV CRP Incubator Boot Camp Cohort. UCC organizers reserve the right to adjust the number of finalists at any time.
    3. One representative of each finalist company will have 5 minutes to make their pitch presentation before the judges’ panel. Pitches will be hard stopped at 5 minutes.  Time will begin when the presenter begins speaking.  The presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the judges.
    4. Presenters must be physically present for the Live Pitch Event at the Grow Your Business Pitch Competition, which will be held on Wednesday, December 04, 2024, by 05:00 PM PST. Failure to arrive by 05:00 PM PST may result in disqualification. No prerecorded presentations will be permitted.
    5. Companies may have a “back up” presenter ready to make the pitch if an emergency arises or unforeseen circumstance prevents the original presenter from participating.
    6. The use of PowerPoint or slide presentations is permitted. PowerPoint or slide presentations must be provided to the UCC organizers by Friday, November 29, 2024 in a PDF or PPT format. Handouts and samples may not be distributed to the judges or audience during your presentation.
    7. All public sessions of the competition may be recorded and rebroadcast by event organizers, the public at large, or members of the media. Participants should not expect or assume any rights of confidentiality related to data or information presented or discussed during the public session.
    8. The winners will be announced at the Grow Your Business Pitch Competition the same day and must be present to claim their award.
    9. Competition organizers reserve the right to disqualify any application submission that it deems inappropriate, unethical, or offensive – or to disqualify any finalist that violates the rules of the Live Pitch Event.

Terms & Conditions

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