WBENCPitch ACCELERATE
Competition Overview
The 2025 WBENCPitch ACCELERATE Competition is focused on storytelling and impact. In this ever-changing business landscape, it is critical now more than ever for business owners to effectively communicate beyond their capabilities or the problem they solve. This program provides a platform for entrepreneurs to communicate their business impact to WBENC network stakeholders.
Product Company Division:
1st Place = $25,000
Runner Up = Complimentary 2026 WBENC National Conference Registration
Services Company Division:
1st Place = $25,000
Runner Up = Complimentary 2026 WBENC National Conference Registration
Round 1: Regional Round hosted by WBEC-Pacific
ACCELERATE Your STORY in 3 Minutes: What is the company message?
Focus on communicating the company’s story in a creative and compelling way.
Pitch submissions are due August 8th. The WBEC-Pacific Regional Round showcase will be hosted on August 20th.
Round 2: WBENC Semi-Finals
ACCELERATE Your IMPACT in 2 Minutes: What is the company’s key impact?
Focus on communicating the company’s impact beyond their capabilities and solution.
October 27th – 28th.
Round 3: Regional Round hosted by WBEC-Pacific
ACCELERATE Your PITCH in 1 Minute: Showcase the company’s most effective pitch.
Focus on efficiently introducing the company’s value and leave a lasting impression.
November – Final date coming soon.
WBENCPitch Academy – The Secret to a Successful Pitch
WBENCPitch Academy helps to train participants to hone their business pitch and prepare to maximize pitching opportunites. Learn more and register for upcoming sessions on WBENC’s website.