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Women Founders Network
Fast Pitch Competition
Amount
$25,000-$55,000
Deadline
May 31, 2025
Odds
10 finalists annually
Effort
1 to 2 wks
Can you get this?
✓Woman founder, co-founder, CEO, or majority woman-owned
✓Business must be based in the US
✓Must have raised no more than $750K
✕Nonprofits, life sciences, and cannabis or CBD businesses are not eligible
✓Must attend in person in Los Angeles
Your real odds
Ten finalists are selected each year to compete for $55,000 split across two tracks.
The competition runs annually at UCLA, and reaching the finalist stage brings coaching, mentorship, and investor introductions regardless of whether you win.
What it takes
Check eligibility and prepare materials1 to 2 wks
Submit application1 to 2 hrs
Complete pitch coaching and practice eventsSeveral week
Pitch in person at UCLA1 day
Worth knowing
Investors review all applications, so founders who don't reach the top ten can still attract funding, which is what most applicants overlook when they decide whether to apply.
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