FashionFest will award a $25,000 Business Grant to one outstanding entrepreneur to support their fashion-business ambitions.
Find the details below for 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 – March 10, 2025.
Successful applicants will be notified via email by March 14, 2025.
Notification is subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with all the terms and conditions set forth herein.
- 1. Submissions accepted between October 21, 2024 and March 10, 2025.
- 2. Must be a registered 2-Day Priority or 2-Day VIP FashionFest ticket holder, a booth vendor or a pavilion space vendor.
- 3. Must create an Instagram or TikTok video explaining your business and how a $25,000 Business Grant can help build your brand. Post the video to IG or TikTok and tag @FashionFest.io with a collab mention.
- 4. Must complete entry form at http://www.FashionFest.io/Pitch.
- 5. Must be present on Sunday, March 30th to win.
*50 pre-selected participants will be chosen
to pitch in person on Friday, March 28th | Pre-Fest Day.
Five (5) finalists will advance to pitch on the LIVE Stage Sunday, March 30th.
The winner will receive the $25,000 Business Grant.
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Each contestant will present a 2-minute live pitch in front of the judges.
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Each contestant must prepare a 2-minute visual presentation such a video or live demonstration.
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Five (5) finalists will be chosen from the 50 contestants pre-selected.
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Each of the five (5) finalists will have 3 minutes to present their visual presentation and any additional information live on the Main Stage.
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Following each presentation, judges will give feedback and score individually on stage.
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Score cards will be tallied at the end to determine a winner.
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The finalist with the highest score will receive the presentation of a $25,000 Business Grant on stage.