Applications are Open - Early Bird Registration

This event is open to both competitors and spectators.

Join Pismo Ventures Monday, August 3 to Monday, September 7, 2020 online.

Pismo Ventures calls on all startups and entrepreneurs anywhere in the US! The National Venture Plan Competition offers ventures the opportunity to present their business, obtain honest and expert feedback from experienced judges and investors, have exposure to angels and other investors nationwide, and win invaluable prizes along the way.

The competition is open to all scalable pre or post revenue businesses with a formed entity and at least one full time founder (not only an idea), ranging in stage from pre-seed through series A, across the nation. Competitors apply by submitting an online application, a 3-page plan, a 15-page power point pitch deck, and a 60-second video pitch.

All competitors (not spectators) MUST fill out the online application by visiting the competition website. Eventbrite is only used to process registrations and for organizational purposes.

Entering the competition offers startups one the biggest opportunities ever to raise capital by fast-tracking them to present to many investor groups, angels, VCs and family offices. Such opportunity provides potentially more value than monetary prizes.

• Present to Investors

• Screen in front of investor organizations nationwide

• Win cash and in-kind prizes

• Invaluable webinars and workshops to learn from

There will be many workshops/webinars throughout the event to educate entrepreneurs - all included in the registration fee.

The following are the categories:

1. Business Products or Services (B2B)

2. Consumer Products or Services (B2C)

3. Life Sciences and Healthcare

4. Social Enterprise

5. Clean Technologies (Cleantech)

6. Financial Technologies (FinTech)

7. Hardware or Software Technology

8. AI, Blockchain, Robotics

9. Digital Solutions (Media, Web, App, E-Sports, etc…)

10. Other (Government, Military, Education, Sports, Opportunity Zone, etc…)

Rules and Requirements:

• Applicant must be 18+ years of age

• Applicant must be a US citizen or legal alien resident

• Business must be a legal US-Based privately held business

• Business must be active and may be either pre or post revenue but may not be just an idea that has not been launched

• Business must have at least one full time founder - 2 or more highly recommended

• Applicant must select only one category per business application

• Applicant are allowed only one submission per business

• Applicant must have access to internet connection and device to connect online

• Applicant is responsible for all taxes on winnings and prizes

• Each applicant and business (each application) accepts all the rules, requirements, terms and conditions for the competition as such terms may change from time to time without prior notification

• Applicants who emerge past round 1 must participate in all live judging meetings

• Applicant may update submission materials as specified in the timeline after the completion of rounds 1 and 2

• All participants release the rights to use any audio, video, or media for training and promotional purposes

• No Refunds – No Exceptions - All Transactions Are Final

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Pismo Ventures for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!