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2025 PURPOSE PITCH TOUR

THE PITCH COMPETITION FOR PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS

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In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, we’re excited to bring back the Purpose Pitch Tour—an empowering showcase for purpose-driven visionaries and Founders. This year, the competition will take place exclusively at the 2025 Embracing YOU Conference in Baltimore, MD on August 17, 2025.

Participants will present their ventures live before a panel of judges and conference attendees for a chance to win one of two microgrants:

  • 1st Place – $1,000 microgrant, business coaching, and a prize package featuring gift cards from local partners and sponsors

  • 2nd Place – $500 microgrant, business coaching, and a prize package featuring gift cards from local partners and sponsors

 

Applicants will be evaluated on innovation, sustainability, and potential for growth. We’re especially seeking women of color-led startups or early-stage ventures making bold impact.

Eligibility & Guidelines

  • Open to both members and non-members of MCWEN

  • Applicants must be legally registered businesses (proof required)

  • MCWEN staff and Local Coordinators (current and former) are ineligible

  • Only one representative may pitch per organization

  • Applicants must be registered attendees of the 2025 Embracing YOU Conference

  • The application fee is $30 (non-refundable)

  • Applications due: August 1, 2025

  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

 

Join us for a chance to gain funding, exposure, and the support you need to grow with purpose.

2025 PURPOSE PITCH APPLICATION

If you will be using a PowerPoint during your 5-minute pitch, please upload.  We recommend including: the pain points (a problem, real or perceived) your organization solves, your competitive advantages, any areas of challenges and plans for financial viability for the next two (2) years. Please note that pitch decks not submitted with the application will not be permitted for use during presentation. 

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If you will be using a PowerPoint during your 5-minute pitch, please uploadd. We recommend including: the pain points (a problem, real or perceived) your organization solves, your competitive advantages, any areas of challenges and plans for financial viability for the next two (2) years. Please note that pitch decks not submitted with the application will not be permitted for use during presentation.

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