Mitsubishi Pitch Competition Submission Form

Small Batch - Big Ideas Pitch Competition

Presented by Mitsubishi Motors North America
**Submissions close Sunday, October 11th at 11:00pm CT**

SMALL BATCH, BIG IDEAS PITCH COMPETITION

To celebrate the opening of Mitsubishi Motors North America’s new headquarters in Franklin, TN, we bring you the Small Batch - Big Ideas Pitch Competition. In partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Mitsubishi Motors North America will be highlighting the businesses that help make Nashville, well, Nashville! We’re looking for 5 companies who represent the best of Nashville’s vibrant, creative and authentic spirit to join MMNA’s Small Batch Entrepreneur Network where you’ll have direct access to the best of Mitsubishi and curated curriculum to help you grow your brand and reach.

HERE’S WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Innovative, New and Exciting | The company is doing something different! What do you do, and how do you do it differently than the competition? Whether you're a small batch cookie store or a health care technology software company, we know you're working on something new, novel and special.
- Nashville Homegrown | The company is headquartered in the Nashville metropolitan area, MMNA’s new home. Counties include: Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Macon, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson. Bonus? Companies whose work particularly positively impacts the Nashville region.
- Small and Scrappy | The company has 50 or fewer employees. At Mitsubishi, we believe that small can do big things. We want to see what big things Nashvile’s small companies can do.
- Diverse & Inclusive to the Core | The company has a thriving, inclusive and diverse workforce.
- Retail Know-How | As a retail automotive company, we’re particularly interested in companies who will benefit from access to Mitsubishi’s best practices around sales, marketing and customer experience.
- Automotive? Yes, please! | Given Mitsubishi’s core products, it would be a bonus to find a company in the automotive, travel and mobility industries, or even a product or service that enhances the driving experience, like a Nashville-made cookie that pairs exceptionally well with a road trip.
- Anything else?
  - The company must have existed for at least one year and have a beta or service/product in the marketplace.
  - The business can provide a service or a product.
  - The company’s employees have no family members who work for Mitsubishi Motors North America.
  - The company must be a for-profit organization.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- 1 (one) entry per company
- Companies must apply by Sunday, October 11th by 11:00pm CT.
- 10 finalists will be selected by a committee of business experts, entrepreneurs, and the MMNA Team.
- Finalists will be notified on or before Friday, October 16th by 9:00pm CT.
- Selected finalists must be available for the live virtual Pitch Competition on Friday, October 23rd from 12:30pm-2:00pm CT.
- Of the 10 finalists, 5 will be chosen to become part of Mitsubishi’s Small Batch Network, allowing them direct access to MMNA, curated curriculum and promotion via Mitsubishi’s global platform.
Tell Us About Your Business
Business Name*
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Title*
Email*
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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Year Business Was Established:*
What is your most recent annual revenue? (2019 or 2020 forecasted acceptable)*

$1-$25,000$25,000-$50,000$50,000-$100,000$100,000-$250,000$250,000-$1,000,000$1,000,000-$5,000,000$5,000,000-$10,000,000$10,000,000+
Business Address*

Street Address

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Why should your business be selected for the Small Batch - Big Ideas Pitch Competition?*
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By submitting this application I certify that the information is true and correct. I also acknowledge and agree to the following:
- My name and image, company logo, company name, and submission video may be used for marketing and publicity by the EC and MMNA.
- This business is headquartered in the Greater Nashville area (Davidson + surrounding 12 counties).
- Those participants accepting goods or services from MMNA (e.g., mentoring, cross-promotional support, and loan vehicle) will be required to agree to certain terms and conditions associated with such goods or services.
- For any grants or awards received, payment of taxes is the sole responsibility of my company or the representing individual.
- If selected to receive an award or grant I will provide a report outlining the use of funds and results and will periodically provide investment, revenue, and manpower data upon request. (All data is held confidential to the EC and its grantors.)
- Small Batch - Big Ideas sponsors will receive my email address in order to follow up regarding additional opportunities.
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