PitchFork Challenge

PitchFork Challenge is now accepting an application. Check out the free PitchFork Program Guide to learn more about how you can replicate the PitchFork platform in your own rural community.

Eligibility

The PitchFork Challenge is open to any resident and business that meets the following requirements:

• Business must be located in one of the following counties:
  • NH: any county
  • VT: Windham, Bennington, Windsor
  • MA: Franklin
• Business must be located in a town with a population of 30,000 or less
• Business must be for-profit and currently earning revenue
• May not have won the PitchFork Challenge in previous years
• May not have raised more than $250,000 in funding
• May not have earned more than $250,000 in past year revenue

How to Receive EU Funding for Your Innovation

Benefits

• $10,000
• National print and digital media coverage
• Valuable pitching and business skills
• Networking opportunities with potential funders, customers, and peers
• The support of your cohort and Program Director
• A free virtual or in-person ticket to Radically Rural 2022

A rural pitch competition comprised of the following:

• 3 pitch clinics with Hannah Grimes Staff & previous PF participants
• 2 rounds of friendly pitch competition leading up to
• 1 final pitch at the Radically Rural summit where you could win $10,000

Application Process

What is required in your application?

• Company Logo
• Company Tax Filing 2021
• Profit & Loss Statement
• Current Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Projections for 2022
• Business Plan

Click here to apply

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