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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
Can you get this?
✓Must be the principal owner of the business
✓Must live in the program's community
✓No cost to apply for eligible owners
✓Open to entrepreneurs at any growth stage
What it takes
Apply to the program for your specific community location, confirming you are the principal owner and a local resident.
Complete the weeks-long coursework covering business planning, credit, marketing, branding, and pitch tips.
Participate in Phase I of the pitch competition by presenting your business proposal to judges.
If selected as a finalist, advance to Phase II for a chance to win a cash prize.
Worth knowing
Only three identified finalists receive a cash prize; not every participant who completes the program wins funding.
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