The CBK Ventures Pitch Competition is a Philadelphia-focused pitch competition for current and emerging Black and Brown tech founders.
Donor Name: City of Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/27/2022
Grant Size: $25,000
Details:
The City of Philadelphia, CBK, and Plain Sight Capital, are proud to announce a pitch competition that provides funding and technical resources for Philadelphia-based Black and Brown founders.
Their mission is to identify and support tech-enabled startups in Philadelphia run by underrepresented individuals. Apply now for your chance to fund your startup or idea!
Categories
There are two categories: Founders and Emerging Founders. Founders are defined as individuals who have built a product. Emerging Founders are individuals who have an idea but don’t currently have a product. To be considered Philadelphia-based, your company must be based in the Philadelphia area.
Competition Prizes
Current Founders:
- 1st Prize $25,000
- 2nd Prize $15,000
- 3rd Prize $10,000
What types of companies are you looking for?
This competition is focused on tech-enabled companies with a heavy focus on software. They are not currently looking for traditional service-based business, manufacturing companies, life science companies, or consumer goods companies.
Eligibility Criteria
Underrepresented Philadelphia-based Black and Brown founders who need startup capital for their tech-based startup. To qualify as underrepresented, at least 50% of the founding team must be either African-American or Hispanic.
For more information, visit CBK Ventures Pitch Competition.