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Black Ambition

Black Ambition Prize

Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Can you get this?
✓For-profit venture in specified industries only
✓Must have raised under $1M in dilutive funding
✓Minimum viable product or existing customer base required
✓At least one founder from underrepresented VC background
✓Lead founder must be a legal U.S. resident
What it takes
Submit an application during the open window (historically 10 weeks).10 weeks open window
Selected semifinalists participate in a mentorship program to refine their application.
Top 50 finalists compete in a public voting competition.
Winners are announced at the Black Ambition National Demo Day Celebration.
Worth knowing
Black Ambition is in a new phase in 2026 focused on supporting founders already in its ecosystem rather than accepting new applicants. Subscribers will be notified of future opportunities including regional pitch events and founder programming.
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