The 2022 Competition
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22 Sep
2022Competition Kicks OffThis event will be held at Venture Café in Providence and will feature an overview of the requirements of the competition. There will also be a panel of past winners and finalists of the Competition who will share their experiences competing and offer pointers and insights on what it takes to create a winning business plan. This event is free and open to the public.
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13 Oct
2022Workshop: Perfecting Your PitchFor more than 15 years, Peter George has helped others develop into speakers who positively affect others. He has helped others learn how to craft and deliver presentations that engage, persuade, and inspire. As a public speaking coach and trainer, he specializes in helping executives, attorneys, and other professionals to be calm, confident, and credible every time they speak in public. During this workshop, Peter will discuss how to make a memorable and impactful pitch. This event is free and open to the public.
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10 Nov
2022Rhode Island Elevator Pitch ContestParticipants present their idea in 90 seconds to a panel of judges and get immediate feedback - and the chance to win cash prizes.
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19 Jan
2023Workshop: Business Pitch Deck DevelopmentIn this workshop, the steps to create an investor-ready business pitch deck will be discussed.
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09 Feb
2023Workshop: TBD -
02 Mar
2023Workshop: Find Those FundsTop business builders and investors provide valuable tips and insights on how to get early-stage funding.
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04 May
2023Awards CeremonyFinalists present to a public audience and the winners are announced.
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04 Jan
2023Application process is open for 2023 Competition. -
27 Mar
2023Applications due by 5 pm, Eastern time (U.S.). -
04 Apr
2023Semi-finalists notified. -
11 Apr
2023Complete business pitch decks due from semi-finalists by noon. -
20 Apr
2023Semi-finalists make 5-minute presentation to judges; finalists selected. -
25 Apr
2023Finalists meet with judges. -
04 May
2023Awards Ceremony where all finalists present and winner is announced.
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