Douglas County CORE, in partnership with Black:30, is hosting its second annual pitch competition. Set for April 25, the competition has 18 pitch spots – nine for tech startups and nine for non-tech startups. There’s $25,000 in prize money at stake, including $4,000 for the first-place winner in each track (tech and non-tech). This competition is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs or those whose businesses are either new, growing or seeking to make significant changes to their existing business models.
Pre-pitch training
Douglas County CORE mentors will train you to pitch. Upcoming training opportunities at KU Innovation Park include:
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- Learn How to Pitch — 3/27 from 5:30 to 6:30
- Practice Pitch Session 1 — 4/3 from 4:30 to 6
- Practice Pitch Session 2 — 4/9 from 4:30 to 6
- Practice Pitch Session 3 — 4/11 from 4:30 to 6
- Practice Pitch Session 4 — 4/16 from 4:30 to 6
- Practice Pitch Session 5 — 4/18 from 4:30 to 6
- Practice Pitch Session 6 — 4/23 from 4:30 to 6
CORE will provide a pitch deck template to help you get started. Please book time here if you need 1-on-1 support or want to ask some questions. If you’d like to help train entrepreneurs, feel free to attend any of the events or pre-register here. Be ready to listen to presenters and ask them questions.
The competition will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jayhawk Welcome Center, 1266 Oread Ave., Lawrence, Kan.
If you’d like to pitch, attend, volunteer or donate, register here.
