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Congratulations to the 2025 WBENCPitch ACCELERATE Semi-Finalists (full list below)!

WBENCPitch is a signature WBENC program featuring a series of pitch competitions and educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch, gain meaningful exposure, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business.

In an incredible first round hosted by the 14 Regional Partner Organizations, hundreds of business leaders pitched their boldest ideas, breakthrough innovations, and powerful solutions. Now, the spotlight shines on a select group of inspiring entrepreneurs moving on to the next round.

These Semi-Finalists represent the future of innovation, resilience, and leadership in business. Their pitches stood out for their creativity, impact, and storytelling!

The RPO First Round focused on ACCELERATE your STORY, in which the amazing RPOs identified Semi-Finalists throughout the country with compelling company introductions. During the Semi-Final Round, each participant will focus on ACCELERATE your IMPACT, discussing their business’s impact beyond their capabilities and solutions.

The National WBENCPitch Semi-Finals will be held in a live-virtual format on October 27-28, 2025, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM EST. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

A group of CEOs and entrepreneurs with the best pitches will advance to the Final Round Competition, where they will compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business.

WBENCPitch National Pitch Competition Semi-Finals

Register to Watch the Live Virtual WBENCPitch ACCELERATE Semi-Finals!

October 27 – 28 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET | Live Virtual

Meet the 2025 WBENCPitch ACCELERATE National Pitch Competition Semi-Finalists