PROVIDENCE - (October 29, 2025) - Join us for our Annual Elevator Pitch Contest on November 6th!

This high-energy pitch contest provides a unique platform for visionaries, entrepreneurs, and aspiring change-makers to showcase their ideas in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Come watch for an exhilarating experience where innovation and entrepreneurship collide in 90 seconds of pure excitement as each presenter pitches their idea to a panel of three judges from the Rhode Island business community and a general audience.

The Pitch Contest will be held on Thursday, November 6th, at CIC, 225 Dyer Street, in Providence. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the pitches will start at 5:30 pm.

Click here to pre-register to attend the event. It is free and open to the public. 

The Rhode Island Business Competition fosters development of companies by inviting emerging and established entrepreneurs to submit ideas for a business, in any industry, that is based in Rhode Island and has strong growth potential. The most promising ideas will receive cash and services. 

The Competition is supported by a broad range of sponsors that include private businesses, investors, foundations, colleges and universities, public entities, nonprofit organizations, and former competitors. Today, we are one of the leading community-supported business competitions in the Northeast.