2025 Veteran Shark Tank Pitch Competition

DMV Veteran Shark Tank

301 Largo Road, Largo, Maryland

tooelax@pgcc.edu

www.dmvsharktank.org

(301) 546-0155
PGCC Veteran Shark Tank Application

Application Deadline May 1st, 2025 by 11:59pm EDT
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

Eligibility:

• Female Veterans

• Female Active Duty Service Members

• Female Reservists or National Guard Members

Application deadline

The deadline to submit your application and 2 minute youtube video link (see below) is May 1st, 2025.

5 Semi-finalists will be notified on May 15th that they have made it to the semi-final round.

Semi-finalists will be go through a virtual pitch in order to select the top 3 finalists.

Finalists will have an opportunity to complete a 5 day "pitch training" to help ensure they are best prepared for the live pitch on June 12th, 2025.

Awards will be:

First place: $5,000

Winners will also receive 2 months of ongoing support and resources.

If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. This will include, but is not limited to, the following:

1.    DD-214 (if you are the dependent, you must submit the DD-214 of the military parent or spouse)

2.    Copy of current orders (for those currently on active duty)

3.    Letter from the state confirming your business is in good standing
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Optional Informations

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-grant report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college grant awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for grants where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to entrepreneurs meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, business type, etc.)
Gender

MaleFemale
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Please check your veteran status.

VeteranActive dutyReservesNational GuardChild of a VeteranSpouse of a VeteranSeparated
If you answered "Veteran" in the prior question, please select veteran statusFor statistical purposes only

Gulf War I eraGulf War II era/Post 9/11Vietnam eraKorean War eraWorld War II eraUnknown
If separated, which type of discharge did you receive?

HonorableOther than honorable
Household Income (For statistical purposes only)

$32,760 or lower per year.$32,761- $54,600 per year.$54,601- $84,360 per year$84,361 or over per yearUnknown
Employment Status (For statistical purposes only)

Employed full-timeEmployed part-timeUnemployed - seeking employment (other than through your business)Unemployed - not seeking employmentSelf-employedEmployed and launching businessOther
Now tell us about your startup or idea for a startup
Pitch us your idea. (In one or two sentences please.)
Are you incorporated?

YesNo
What type of business?

LLCC CorpS CorpNon Profit
Organization Website (If Applicable)
What stage of the startup cycle are is your business in currently?

Idea/Founding Stage (Little to No Revenue, 1-4 founding team members)Boot Strap (Less than a million in revenue but not profitable, 1-10 employees)Ramp Up ( More than a million in revenue and possibly profitable, 10 - 50 employees)
What industry sectors are you aligned with?
Why are you right person to lead this company?

0/300
Do you have a team?

YesNo
Why is it the right team?

0/300
Is this your first startup?

YesNo
If no, what other companies have you, your co-founders or team members have been involved with?

0/300
Tell us what is special about your startup.
What problem are you solving?
Why did you start this business?
How will you determine success?
Who are your target customers?
Who are your competitors?If you believe you have no competitors why?
What makes your startup company different?
How have you funded your efforts thus far?
Have you been a part of an incubator or accelerator program?

YesNo
Have you raised or are you currently raising funds?

YesNo
Please create a 2 minute video describing your business. Upload video to YouTube or Vimeo and post link here.
How did you hear about the PGCC Veteran Shark Tank?

Direct Marketing email/social mediaNetwork ReferralFriend/ColleagueOther
By submitting this form you are agreeing to our program terms, conditions and privacy policy.

Link to the rules and eligibility will be provided to the email address listed in the participants' application.
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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PGCC Veteran Shark Tank Application

I. Personal Data

Now tell us about your startup or idea for a startup

Tell us what is special about your startup.

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature