This is the application for the WBCS Regional Qualifier for WBENCPitch!
Background
The Women’s Business Council – Southwest is proud to be a partner in the WBENCPitch Impact Competition. This is a national competition that consists of three rounds, beginning with each of the 14 WBENC RPOs across the country and culminating with a $20,000 grand prize for a product-based WBE and a $20,000 grand prize for a service-based WBE.
Deadline
We’re accepting applications for our Regional Qualifier through Sunday, August 23 at 11:59pm CST.
Format
To be considered for the Regional Qualifier, you will need to submit a video pitch that is 1 minute or less in length, uses storytelling techniques to clearly describe who you are and what your business does in a way that addresses the below criteria and leaves a lasting impact, features the female owner(s) of the company, and is filmed on a phone, via Zoom, etc.. Professional videography and a/v is not required and will not impact your score.
Timeline
All applicants will be notified of their status by end of day Wednesday, September 9. The top 10 get the chance to pitch live, virtually to the public on September 16 at 2:00pm via Zoom. The top four (two product-based businesses and two service-based businesses) will be announced at the end of the session and advance to the national semi-finals.
The top four pitches from the WBCS Regional Qualifier will advance. The other two rounds are:
- National Semi-Finals: November 2 and 3 | Top 4 Pitches from each RPO | Virtual Format Live on Zoom
- National Finals: November 16 | Virtual Live Format at the WBENC Invitation-Only November Event
