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Pitch Competition

Pitch Competition

North America

North America

OPEN

OPEN

GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

CO—100 Award

CO—100 Award

$25,000 (Top Business winner); $2,000 (other honorees) — awarded annually.

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Annual cycle — applications close July 23, 2026.

AMOUNT

$25,000 (Top Business winner); $2,000 (other honorees) — awarded annually.

AMOUNT

$25,000 (Top Business winner); $2,000 (other honorees) — awarded annually.

DEADLINE

Annual cycle — applications close July 23, 2026.

DEADLINE

Annual cycle — applications close July 23, 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Pitch Competition

CAN YOU GET THIS?

Any U.S. small business that is established or in growth stage can apply — no industry or identity restrictions.

Any U.S. small business that is established or in growth stage can apply — no industry or identity restrictions.

The program is open to all small businesses across all industries. You apply in up to five of ten award categories, from growth and innovation to community impact and company culture.

The program is open to all small businesses across all industries. You apply in up to five of ten award categories, from growth and innovation to community impact and company culture.

YOUR REAL ODDS

100 businesses are named to the list annually, with one 'Top Business' winner taking the $25,000 prize.

The $25,000 award goes to the single Top Business winner; other honorees receive $2,000 awards. The judge panel includes 30+ business and media experts, making this a competitive, curated selection process.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Submit application (up to 5 categories) — 1–3 hours

  2. Await judging and selection — Several weeks after July 23 deadline

WORTH KNOWING

You can enter up to five categories, which gives you more surface area for judges to find a fit — choose the categories where your story is strongest, not just the most prestigious ones.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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