Competition
Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a Midwest business pitch competition for underrepresented, under-resourced, immigrant, or refugee founders. Finalists receive coaching and pitch live for cash prizes up to $10,000 plus technical assistance.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- The MAC Chamber
- Deadline
- November 23, 2026
- Cycles
- 2027 Cycle · deadline November 23, 2026
- Opens
- September 8, 2026
- Amount
- $10,000 · Prize
- Open to
- United States
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
Only for founders in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska.
5 details are locked
See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Pitch Black
Who can apply to Pitch Black?
Pitch Black is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, and Seed. Eligible locations: United States. Incorporation is not required. Other requirements: Must be a for-profit entity; Willing to participate in scheduled coaching rounds and finale event on June 12, 2027.
When is the Pitch Black deadline?
The Pitch Black deadline is November 23, 2026. Upcoming cycles: 2027 Cycle · deadline November 23, 2026. Applications opened on September 8, 2026.
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