Frederick’s entrepreneurs are encouraged to explore the opportunities of two upcoming venture capital pitch competitions.
Founder City’s Pitch Competition
Founder City is a two-month hybrid conference-style event sponsored by Maryland incubators, Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI) and Betamore. The series delivers weekly programming each Wednesday at noon focused on topics & themes essential to entrepreneurs.
Complimenting the virtual programming, the conference will feature a $25,000 venture capital pitch competition open to all Maryland-based startups. The competition will start on the virtual pitch platform, Thumbraise. All applicants will receive feedback directly on the platform; bringing more exposure, more capital, and more mentorship.
The pitch finale will be held LIVE in a drive-in format on May 27, 2021. The event will feature full pitches from the top applicant companies and will be held simultaneously in Frederick and Baltimore, simulcasting online from both locations.
Entries Due By: May 14, 2021
Learn more and Register Here
S.H.E. Pitch
S.H.E. Pitch is a new and exciting part of The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s S.H.E. Week event. S.H.E. Week, which runs from August 22-27th, is a week of events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.
S.H.E. Pitch is a pitch competition for female CEOs designed to give businesses both in the “idea stage” and “growth stage” cash prizes, publicity and networking opportunities.
All who register will get access to a professional pitch creator program that will guide them through the process of creating a a catchy elevator pitch, investment summary and slide presentation deck.
Finalists will get the opportunity to compete in front of an experienced panel of judges for over $8,500 in cash prizes, plus publicity and resources to launch or enhance their business.