GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$10,000 one-time pitch competition award
Runs annually; the last cycle closed February 27, 2025. Check the funder's site for the next round.
FUNDING TYPE
Pitch Competition
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No winner count or applicant data is publicly available, so competitiveness is unknown.
As a pitch competition, you will likely present to judges, which means preparation and delivery matter as much as your business fundamentals.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check funder site for next open round — 15–30 minutes
Prepare and submit your application or pitch entry — 1–5 hours
Develop and practice your pitch — Several days
WORTH KNOWING
The funder page text did not load usable program details, so verify current eligibility requirements and any geographic restrictions directly with Impact Ventures before investing time in your application.
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