New Venture Pitch Competition
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
New Venture Pitch Competition
Overview: A monthly intercollegiate competition that supports the development of entrepreneurial skills required to plan and launch a new business venture.
Sponsor: Wells Fargo and Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI)
Geographic Scope: Arizona, with focus on Phoenix area through partnership with Venture Café Phoenix
Eligibility:
Award Amount: $1,000 per month to one winner
Focus Areas: Business startup development, entrepreneurial skills training
Supporting Programs:
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Attend weekly "Student Entrepreneur Meetup" sessions (held by Maricopa Community College District business faculty)
2. Prepare pitch deck with mentorship support
3. Submit application for monthly pitch competition
4. Compete in monthly pitch event at Venture Café Phoenix Thursday Gathering
Materials Required: Pitch deck (specific format not detailed)
Submission: Visit venturecafephoenix.org/connect/programs/venture-pitch for complete competition criteria and application information
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Similar grants from this funder and related organizations
Elm City Opportunity Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AgLaunch365 Accelerator
Amount
$100,000 initial investment, with additional milestone-based capital available
Deadline
September 15, 2026
AgLaunch Virtual Bootcamps
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 31, 2026
SBIR Innovative Molecular Analysis Technology (IMAT) Development for Cancer Research and Clinical Care
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NIH Niche Assessment Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Yuma Food Business Incubator - Restaurant Startup Boot Camp
Amount
$145,000 grant (for program operations)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ready to apply for New Venture Pitch Competition?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.