Pitch Competition
FashionFest will award $50,000 Business Grant to one outstanding entrepreneur to support their fashion business ambitions. Find the details below for submitting your business. The top (5) finalists will present their pitch on the FashionFest LIVE stage for an opportunity to win the grand prize. All applications will be reviewed after the posted deadline. Successful applicants will be notified via email by September 30, 2024. Notification is subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with all the terms and conditions set forth herein. Rules Submissions accepted between July 18th and September 20th. Must be an FashionFest ticket holder or a registered booth vendor. Must create an Instagram video explaining your business and how $50,000 Business Grant can help build your brand. Tag @FashionFest.io Must complete entry form at io/Pitch *100 preselected participants will be chosen to pitch in person on Friday, October 11th at FashionFest – Pre-Fest Day. Four winners will advance to pitch on the LIVE Stage on Sunday, October 13th. The winner will receive the $50,000 Business Grant. First Round: Live In-Person Pitch (Friday, October 11, 2024) Each contestant will have the chance for a 1-minute live pitch in front of judges. Each finalist must prepare a visual presentation under 1 minute for display. (5) winners will be chosen from the 100 contestants pre-selected. The (5) winners chosen will then have the chance to present live on Sunday, October 13th, for a chance to win. Finals: Live In-Person Pitch (Sunday, October 13, 2024) Each of the (5) finalists will have 3 minutes to present live on the LIVE Stage. Each finalist must prepare a visual presentation under 3 minutes for display on the stage screen. Following each presentation, judges will give feedback and score individually on stage. Score cards will be tallied at the end to determine a winner. The finalists with the highest score will receive the presentation of a $50,000 Business Grant on stage. Judges To Be Announced