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Alabama Launchpad / Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
Alabama Launchpad Cycle 2 2026 Pitch Competition
Amount
Up to $100,000
Deadline
Aug 13, 2026
Odds
124 funded since inception
Effort
1–3 hours
Can you get this?
✓Early-stage startups are welcome to apply
✓Three tracks: life sciences, technology, consumer goods
✓Finalists receive $2,500 during mentorship phase
✓Winners can receive up to $100,000 in funding
Your real odds
The program has funded 124 startups since inception across three tracks, running at least two cycles per year.
Finalists get $2,500 just to participate in the mentorship phase, then pitch for $75,000 or $100,000 before sector-specific investment committees, so the competition is real but the structure is designed to support you through it.
What it takes
Submit your application1 to 3 hrs
Engage with Launch Advisors during mentorshipSeveral week
Pitch to investment committee at finale1 day
Worth knowing
Previous winners point to the network and advisor access as the biggest benefit, and how seriously you engage with the Launch Advisors during the mentorship phase is likely what separates winners from runners-up.
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