FastPitch Competition
The FastPitch competition is for students, academics and entrepreneurs. If you are a promising student or academic entrepreneur, or a local entrepreneur trying to start or an existing business seeking to develop a new idea then FastPitch is designed for you.
About the Competition
The program is designed to identify promising local entrepreneurs and gain community resources to help start new ventures and grow existing ones in order to impact on the local economy. The concept allows for entrepreneurs to make a three-minute presentation of their innovative venture ideas and be assessed as to the viability of the venture by local community leaders and academic professionals. The most promising venture ideas are further encouraged, supported, and hopefully funded stimulating local economic development.
In 2012 the first stage applications will be judged by a panel drawn from the organizers and participants will then be invited to submit full one
-page executive summaries, attend the training workshop and compete at the event. During the event judges drawn from local business angel investors and successful entrepreneurs will judge each pitch and the two-page executive summary. Prizes in the form of money and services will be awarded to the winning pitches. All contestants will have the opportunity to present to prospective investors and the outright winner will win $1,250.
Visit the Formal Competition Website
We encourage applicants from any part of Southern Georgia or the Creative Coast (Savannah and Hilton Head locales).
Where: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31415
When: March 29, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Closing: The opportunity to apply closes on February 16, 2012
Notification: Applicants will be notified of acceptance to the competition by February 23, 2012
Training: For short-listed contestants there will be a pitch coaching session at the Coastal Georgia Center on March 15th from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For information on how to prepare a pitch click here
To see the YouTube Individual Presentations of the 2012 FastPitch Competition click here
Why should you apply for the FastPitch Competition?
If you are trying to start a new venture or you have a new idea in an existing venture for which you need support then the FastPitch competition is for you. When you apply you will need to provide some basic information and a more detailed case highlighting why you should be considered. Being involved in the competition has some specific benefits: a how to pitch master class; post competition mentoring support; the opportunity to pitch your idea to prospective investors; and, the opportunity to win the competition prize.
There are different categories of competitor:
Student Entrepreneur: If you are a student or recent graduate of one of the local colleges (e.g. Georgia Southern University, Georgia Tech, SCAD, Savannah State, Armstrong State, Ogeechee Tech, or East Georgia College) then you may apply as a ‘student entrepreneur’. A recent graduate includes people who have graduated in the last two years. Student entrepreneurs include anybody who has an idea that they would like to start. You do not need to have a full business plan or fully thought out idea to be involved in the Eagle FastPitch competition. Apply Now
Early Stage Entrepreneur: If you have an idea for a new business and have developed a business concept for the idea (including, having researched the market potential for the product, checked the competition, developed a revenue model and figured out how to sell the product, etc.) but have not yet started to market and sell your product/service you are categorized as an Early Stage Entrepreneur. Apply Now
Local Entrepreneur: If your venture already has started to market and sell your product/service you are considered a Local Entrepreneur. Apply Now
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