Brooklyn Pitch Competition

Amount

$25,000 – $150,000

Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Odds

Few winners, $450K pool

Effort

1 to 2 hrs

Can you get this?

✓Headquartered or primarily operating in Brooklyn

✓Annual revenue between $1M and $5M

✓Clear growth strategy and expansion potential

✓Must contribute to Brooklyn's economy or community

✓Must be willing to pitch live if selected

Your real odds

The $450,000 total pool sounds substantial, but it is split among a small number of winners, with one business taking the $150,000 grand prize and a handful of others landing $25,000 to $75,000 finalist awards.

Selection runs through a competitive screening process before anyone reaches the live pitch stage, so expect meaningful cuts well before finalists are named. The $1M+ revenue floor also narrows the field to established businesses only, which concentrates the competition.

What it takes

Confirm eligibility requirements1 to 2 hrs

Submit application with growth strategy1 to 2 wks

Complete screening process if selected

Pitch live as a finalist1 day

Worth knowing

Finalists receive investor introductions, capital matchmaking, strategic advisory sessions, and procurement connections alongside any prize money, so the package has real value even if you do not take the grand prize.

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