PROPEL Pitch Showcase

PROPEL Pitch Showcase Application Rules and Guidelines

Please review the following rules carefully before submitting your application:

Welcome to the PROPEL Pitch Showcase, hosted by the Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals. This competition highlights the unique entrepreneurial spirit of the South, drawing on the collective energy, leadership, and character of our communities. Participants will gain valuable real-world experience, engage with the key issues addressed by the National Urban League, and present their creative business ideas.

The winner will be awarded a $1,000 investment from Pinnacle Financial Partners, recognizing their innovative vision and potential.

PROPEL Pitch Showcase Rules

1. Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by April 6th.

2. Eligibility: Only ticket holders for the PROPEL Conference or the those who have paid the Pitch Showcase Application Fee will be eligible to participate in the Showcase.

3. Pitch Duration: Each participant has exactly 4 minutes to pitch their idea. A visible timer will help manage time.

4. Q&A Session: After each pitch, there will be a 3-minute Q&A with the judges. Responses should be concise and prompt.

5. Timekeeping: A designated timekeeper will signal the end of the pitch and the 3-minute Q&A session. Participants must stop immediately when time is called.

6. Visual Aids: Participants may use physical visual aids such as prototypes, posters, or handouts. Digital media (slideshows or electronic displays) must be submitted with the application and cannot be revised afterward.

Limit: 2 pages or 2 slides. Videos are not permitted.

7. Disqualifications: Participants will be disqualified for:

Exceeding the 4-minute pitch time.
Ignoring the timekeeper’s signal
Using unapproved materials or failing to submit presentation aids by the deadline.

8. Audience Conduct: Audience members must remain respectful and quiet during presentations.

9. Recording: All presentations will be recorded.

10. Judging: The judges’ decision is final. Winners will be announced at the end of the competition, with prizes and recognition based on judges' scores and feedback.

Judges Rubric

Thank you and we wish you the best of luck!

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

E-mail*

example@example.com

Headshot*

Urban League Chapter*

Business Name*

Target Market*

Business Logo*

Business Industry*

Brief Description of your Business *

Define the specific issue your business addresses, including its significance and impact on the target market. Describe your innovative solution, focusing on how it resolves the problem with its key features and how it differentiates from other alternatives. Highlight the benefits of your solution. Provide a concise overview of your business, including what it does, the core products or services offered, and the target market. Emphasize what makes your business unique and outline your vision for its growth and impact, aiming to present a clear and compelling snapshot that captures interest and demonstrates potential.0/200

Previous Achievements

Please provide a list of notable achievements related to your business or entrepreneurial journey. This may include significant milestones such as successful product launches, major partnerships, awards and recognitions, revenue growth, successful fundraising rounds, or key market expansions. Highlight any accomplishments that demonstrate your business's progress, credibility, and potential for future success. Aim to showcase achievements that underscore your ability to execute and deliver results.0/100

Visual Aid - Digital media (slideshows or electronic displays) must be submitted with the application and cannot be revised afterward. Limit: 2 pages or 2 slides. Videos are not permitted.

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