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Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
WBENCPitch Regional Competition
Amount
$20,000 (1st place)
Deadline
Aug 23, 2026
Odds
2 winners nationally
Effort
30 min
Can you get this?
✓Must be WBENC-certified in good standing
✓Pitcher must be a primary company owner
✓Business solution must be market-ready now
✓Apply through your Regional Partner Organization
Your real odds
Two $20,000 grants are awarded nationally each cycle, one for Products and one for Services.
You compete first at the regional level through one of 14 Regional Partner Organizations, and you have to win or advance locally before you reach the national stage, with the pool narrowing at each round.
What it takes
Find your Regional Partner and confirm open window30 min
Submit regional application before deadline1 to 3 hrs
Compete in regional pitch round1 day
Advance to national competition if selected1 to 2 days
Worth knowing
Each RPO runs its own timeline and application, and some 2026 regional deadlines are still open while others have already passed, so find your specific region's site today. WBCS closes August 23 and WBEC Pacific closes August 10.
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