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SUMMARY:Pitch at IDEAfuel
DESCRIPTION:IDEAfuel (by IdeaVillage)\, supported by the Regions Foundation\, is a venture accelerator designed to increase diversity\, equity\, and inclusion within the region’s startup ecosystem by addressing known gaps in early-stage capital access for Black founders and founders of color. \nThe program provides a select number of competitively chosen startups with $15\,000 in non-dilutive funding\, along with 1:1 mentorship and structured workshops to support venture development and growth. \nIDEAfuel is designed to help close systemic access gaps in early-stage entrepreneurship by providing capital\, guidance\, and targeted support to founders at a critical stage of company building. \nIDEAfuel is open to alumni of IDEAinstitute or to founders who commit to completing IDEAinstitute upon acceptance into the program. \nApply here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/6ce553ab06f271e852ad34c619a03e1b?r=use1 \nDeadline to apply is July 6.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/pitch-at-ideafuel/
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:Pitch at Venture Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Venture Atlanta is looking for tech-enabled\, Southeast-based companies that are passionate about innovation\, and are looking to raise within the next 18 months. Once you’re selected to pitch\, you’re a VA alumnus forever\, and you’ll continue to receive benefits beyond the conference\, like invites to the Alumni Dinner and exclusive packages for future conferences. \nConnect with hundreds of active investors and gain live exposure on stage. It’s free to apply and takes less than 15 minutes to hit submit. \nVenture Atlanta serves as a platform for companies located in the greater Southeast as noted by the 13 states below. If your company is completely virtual you must have some affiliation with one of these states in order to participate. \nAlabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Maryland\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Mississippi\, Tennessee\, Texas\, Virginia\, Washington DC. \nApply to pitch here: https://companies.ventureatlanta.org/apply/ \nDeadline to apply is August 7th. \nLearn more: https://www.ventureatlanta.org/pitch/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/pitch-at-venture-atlanta/
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