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WBENCPitch ACCELERATE

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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 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.