We take pride in our community coming together to support the entrepreneurs that are helping to make this the city that we love.

Join for a night of entertainment, entrepreneurship and competition. Don’t miss out on a fun and effective opportunity to make a connection and hear ideas in a city that fosters and supports a strong entrepreneurial community!

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• Innovative pitches from five participants
• Q&A from expert judges
• Winner presentation with cash prizes: $5,000 overall grand prize and $500 audience choice award

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
5 – 6:30 PM

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VIRTUAL – Register for link to join on the live event

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To be eligible to apply as a participant, startups must meet the following requirements:

• Scalable and/or innovative concept
• In business for 4 years or less
• Previously presented or scheduled to present at a 1 Million Cups (virtually held on Wednesdays at 9 AM) OR currently enrolled in an entrepreneurship program at a Tampa Bay college or University

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Local entrepreneurs are invited to apply to pitch for a chance to win up to $5,000! There will also be a $500 Audience Choice Award.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

Each participant will have the opportunity to present a six-minute pitch with a six-minute Q&A session with expert local judges.  Participant bio, headshot and final presentation will be requested to be submitted as a selected participant.  

Participants will be expected to attend a welcome meeting, an event practice/run through and an optional “Perfect your Pitch” session.

Apply by Thursday, January 28th at 3 PM for the opportunity to compete. FIVE local entrepreneurs will be selected and contacted on Tuesday, February 2nd by 3 PM.

Winners will be announced at 1 Million Cups, St. Pete on Wednesday, February 3rd from 9-10 AM.

Questions?  Contact: Brittany Cagle bcagle@stpete.com