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SEED SPOT & Greenwood Archer Capital
Made for Retail Chicago — CPG Founders Pitch Competition
Amount
$25,000
Split among top 3
Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Odds
3 of 5 finalists win
Effort
1 to 3 hrs
Can you get this?
✓Chicago-area CPG founders
✓Top 3 pitchers share $25,000 nondilutive grants
✓Must pitch on August 27, 2026
✓Must be retail-ready stage
Your real odds
Five founders pitch live on August 27, and only the top three share the $25,000 total grant.
Ten additional brands join an on-site marketplace without receiving grant funding, so the selection is selective at every stage, from initial screening through the live pitch.
What it takes
Submit your application1 to 3 hrs
Participate in bootcamp and coaching if selected
Pitch live to buyers and capital providers1 day
Worth knowing
If you finish outside the top three, you can still join the marketplace as one of ten additional brands, putting you in front of buyers and capital providers on the same day.
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