How much funding does LaunchVT Pitch Competition provide?

LaunchVT Pitch Competition provides $30,000 - $135,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for LaunchVT Pitch Competition?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

LaunchVT Pitch Competition

LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGIONAL CHAMBER

Foundation Annual Grants for Startups Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

$30,000 - $135,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

LaunchVT Pitch Competition

Program Type: Early-stage business acceleration and pitch competition

Geographic Scope: Vermont

Award Amount:

First prize: $30,000 cash

Vermont EPSCoR Innovation Prize: $15,000

Additional in-kind services valued at approximately $90,000 distributed among all cohort members

Total awarded: $135,000 in cash and services

Program Overview:
LaunchVT provides early-stage acceleration programs and resources for businesses to prep, launch, and soar in Vermont. The annual pitch competition comes at the end of a six-week intensive program where entrepreneurs work with dedicated coaches, strategic advisors, and peers to refine their business models and hone their pitches.

Eligibility:

Early-stage startups and new businesses

Vermont-based companies

Businesses accepted into the LaunchVT cohort program

What's Included:

Six-week intensive acceleration program

Dedicated business coach

Strategic advisors

Peer collaboration opportunities

Final pitch competition

In-kind services from local businesses (legal, accounting, marketing, training, etc.)

Contact Information:
www.launchvt.com

LaunchVT is a program of the Lake Champlain Chamber.

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the LaunchVT program as part of a cohort-based acceleration program.

Entrepreneurs apply to participate in the six-week intensive LaunchVT cohort program
Selected cohort members work with coaches and advisors throughout the program
At the end of the six-week program, entrepreneurs participate in the Final Pitch Competition
Winners are selected by judges based on their pitches and business models

Required Materials:

Business plan/model documentation

Pitch presentation

Completion of six-week program curriculum

For specific application details and current cohort deadlines, visit www.launchvt.com

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