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People of ColorPitch CompetitionProgramClosed
M&T Bank
M&T Bank Capital Region Multicultural Small Business Lab
Amount
Up to $6,000
Deadline
Aug 23, 2026
Odds
3 cash prize winners
Effort
1 to 2 hrs
Can you get this?
✓Must be the principal owner of the business
✓Must reside within the program area
✓Open to early-stage and established businesses
✓Open to entrepreneurs from all backgrounds
Your real odds
Three finalists take home cash prizes out of everyone who completes the coursework.
All enrolled participants compete in Phase I, and only a select few advance to the live Phase II pitch for cash awards. Completing the full program is a benefit regardless of where you place.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility and apply1 to 2 hrs
Complete accelerator courseworkSeveral week
Compete in Phase I pitch1 day
Compete in Phase II live pitch1 day
Worth knowing
The curriculum explicitly teaches pitch skills with M&T's own coaching, so use every session to refine your pitch before Phase I judging rather than treating the workshops as background material.
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