SPRING SHOW: JUNE 7-8 MARKETPLACE

Pitch Competition

FashionFest will award a $25,000 Business Grant to one outstanding entrepreneur to support their fashion-business ambitions.

 
THE PRIZE—  This is NOT a $25,000 cash prize. The $25,000 Business Grant is a grand prize composed of business services and products given to support the business owner’s specific fashion-based projects or initiatives. The services and products equal a cash value of $25,000. The services and products must be used by the awardeee within a 6-month period from the date of award or the Grant services and products become void.

 

SUBMIT YOUR BUSIENSS— Find the details below for entering and submitting your business. The top five (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 by June 2, 2025.

 

Successful applicants will be notified via email by June 3, 2025.

 

Notification is subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with all the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

*25 pre-selected participants will be chosen to pitch in person on Saturday, June 7.
Five (5) finalists will advance to pitch on the LIVE Stage Sunday, June 8.
The winner will receive the $25,000 Business Grant.
  • Live-In Person Pitch is Saturday, June 7 at 12pm at the Georgia International Convention Center.

  • Each contestant will present a 2-minute live pitch with 3-minute Q&A with in front of the judges.

  • Each contestant must prepare a 2-minute visual presentation such as a live demonstration.

  • Five (5) finalists will be chosen from the 25 contestants pre-selected.

  • The Final Competition is Sunday, June 8 at the Georgia International Convention Center on the Main Stage.

  • Each of the five (5) finalists will have 3 minutes to present their visual presentation and any additional information live on the Main Stage.

  • 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 finalist with the highest score will receive the presentation of a $25,000 Business Grant on stage.

Murph-New
MARLON-WATTS

BUILD YOUR BRAND BUSINESS GRANT
$25,000 FashionFest Pitch Competition Application

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