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Pitch Competition 2025
BB&N Graduates from the classes of 2004 to 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024; 11 a.m. ET
#1 Tuesday, October 1, 2024; 12 p.m. ET (Register)
#2 Wednesday, November 20, 2024; 5 p.m. ET
BB&N Pitch Competition will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The event will start at 3 p.m. ET and will conclude by 6 p.m. ET.
Finalists will be announced on Friday, January 17, 2025; 11 a.m. ET.
You have an idea including, but not limited to, a community development project, a non-profit startup, a social venture, a new product idea, a new business concept.
The judges will be composed of BB&N alumni. Judges will look for polished professional presentations with innovative ideas and solutions.
Grand prize winner: The grand prize winner of the 2025 BB&N Pitch Competition will receive up to $5,000 in funding plus mentoring and one-on-one business development support from a member of the BB&N community who is knowledgeable about your industry.
Two finalists: The two other finalists will receive a monetary prize plus mentoring and one-on-one business development support from a member of the BB&N community who is knowledgeable about your industry.
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You can visit www.bbns.org/alumni/pitchcompetition-applicant-guidelines
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BB&N’s community is well known for being talented and successful and has a vibrant body of innovators, entrepreneurs and change agents. This event aims to facilitate new connections within our alumni/ae community. Our goal is to encourage students and alumni to pursue their entrepreneurial passions while fostering mentorship within the BB&N community.
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If you have questions throughout the application process, email pitchcompetition@bbns.org with your question or need.
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