Pitch Contest

Our next Pitch Contest will be held on November 6, 2025 at CIC Providence.

About the Pitch Contest

The Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest is a high-energy event during which each presenter will have 90 seconds to present their idea to a panel of judges from the Rhode Island business community and a general audience. Should we receive an overwhelming number of applicants, presenters will be chosen by lottery.

This 90-second period represents the time you'd have to share an elevator ride with a potential investor. Just as one wouldn’t present a slide deck in an elevator, presenters must speak without PowerPoints and the like.

This is a great opportunity to get your idea in front of potential investors, gather valuable feedback, potentially meet new teammates or advisors, and possibly win some cash!

Judging Criteria

  • Problem is clearly defined.
  • Why the proposed solution is better than any other currently available solution.
  • Financial potential of the idea.
  • Ability to execute plan.
  • Overall pitch quality.

Looking to Attend?

  • If you are interested in attending to watch this event, please click here to register.

Looking to Present a Pitch?

  • If you are interested in presenting a pitch, please click here to register.
  • Once you have registered for the event, please fill out the Pitch Submission Form below no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event or presenting a pitch, please email info@ri-business.com.
 

Please submit this form by 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025. 

You will receive a confirmation email shortly after your form is successfully submitted.

The information you provide, including contact information, will be included in an abstracts booklet which will be sent to you and published afterward on www.ri-business.com.