Retail Pitch Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
A hands-on coaching program that connects emerging consumer brands with top regional retailers. The program provides coaching and pitch development to help founders successfully launch into brick-and-mortar retail and secure shelf space in competitive markets.
Key Features:
- Hands-on coaching
- Pitch development training
- Connection to regional retailers
Partner Retailers: New Seasons, Market of Choice, World Foods, Tender Loving Empire
Geographic Scope: Oregon
Focus Areas: Consumer products, retail pitch development, retail sales
Target Audience: Emerging consumer brands
Background: Part of Built Oregon's portfolio of programming to support Oregon consumer product founders.
What Built Oregon actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $66K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,500–$30K
- By dollars: Oregon 69%, California 31%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Oakland, CA; Salem, OR.
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- Startups
- Small businesses
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