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Pitch CompetitionAcceleratorOpen
Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) in partnership with PepsiCo Foundation
Restaurant Accelerator Program – Food & Beverage Pitch Competition
Amount
Up to $10,000
$25,000 total prize pool
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Closes in 10 days
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 hours
Can you get this?
✓For Black-owned restaurants
✓Must be in the restaurant industry
✓US-based businesses eligible
✓8–10 week curriculum participation required
Your real odds
Individual prizes reach $10,000, with $25,000 split across winners in total.
Since 2021 the program has served over 1,000 business owners and produced 26 new restaurant openings, so the applicant pool is seasoned and the limited prize money means real competition for every dollar.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility and review program details on the GBUL site1–2 hours
Complete and submit your application before the deadline3–5 hours
Prepare for and deliver your pitch at the competition event1–2 weeks of prep
Worth knowing
Accepted participants go through an 8 to 10 week intensive with workshops and personalized coaching before the pitch competition, meaning the curriculum alone has value even if you don't place.
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