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Mid-Continent Public Library Pitch Competition 2026
Competition & Award
About
A pitch competition designed for local entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas, offering cash prizes and opportunities for pitch enhancement through workshops and a showcase event. Participants can gain valuable exposure and support to refine their business concepts.
Benefits
- 💰Cash PrizesTop three winners will receive cash prizes of $5,000, $3,000, and $1,000
- 🎓Pitch EnhancementFinalists will have the opportunity to attend a series of Square One programs to enhance their pitches
- 🏢Showcase OpportunityParticipants can set up a booth at the showcase to promote their services
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must make less than $100,000 a year
- Applicants must reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area
- Competitors do not have to be a legal business entity to apply
Participation Commitments
- Finalists must attend the fall showcase on Sept. 24
- Participants must prepare and present a pitch
- Participants are encouraged to attend preparatory programs like Perfect Your Pitch
Target Sector
All sectors
Target Location
Kansas City metropolitan area
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Mid-Continent Public Library's Square One Small Business Center, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation