The 2022 Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Finalists have been announced. ChxmpionChip, Edenic Energy, and Nerd Flex were selected out of eight total participants in the online micro pitch competition held on March 24th. ChxmpionChip is planning to expand its online gambling software application nationwide, while Edenic Energy leverages sustainable practices to build energy-efficient projects. Nerd Flex is a fitness and nutrition platform for comic con and video game fans. All finalists will receive a $500 prize and a chance to win $5,000 at the Final Pitch event on November 3rd. They will also gain free access to local resources to support their business growth. The next micro pitch competition is scheduled for April 21, with two more following in September and October.
2022 Start Peninsula Finalists
On March 24th, the first set of finalists for the 2022 Start Peninsula was announced following an online micro pitch competition. The finalists were ChxmpionChip, Edenic Energy, and Nerd Flex. In total, eight pitchers participated.
- ChxmpionChip is an enterprise software application for online gambling within Hampton Roads with expansion plans to grow the brand and service nationwide.
- Edenic Energy is a construction technology company that leverages sustainable practices and data analytics to identify, design, and build energy-efficient projects.
- Nerd Flex is a physical fitness and nutrition platform designed for comic cons and video game fans. Bringing health and fitness to a much overlooked demographic.
Prizes and Next Steps
Each finalist will receive a $500 prize and be allowed to participate in the Wednesday, November 3rd Final Pitch event where they will have a chance to win $5,000 to support their business growth and they will also have free access to local resources.
Upcoming Micro Pitch Competitions
The next Start Peninsula Micro Pitch competition will be held on Wednesday, April 21. Early-stage businesses are invited to apply to participate. Two additional micro pitch competitions will be held on September 14 and October 12.
Judges for the First Micro Pitch
Judges for the first Micro Pitch included:
- Eileen Brewer, 757 Collab
- Marty Kaszubowski, ICAP mentor
- Zack Miller, author of Anomaly
About Start Peninsula 2022
Start Peninsula 2022 is hosted by the City of Hampton, in partnership with the Cities of Newport News, Williamsburg and Poquoson and the Counties of James City and York. Start Peninsula has been held annually in different Peninsula localities since 2012. For more information about Start Peninsula please visit its website, Facebook page or the FAQ page.
Question & Answer
1. Who were the finalists announced for the 2022 Start Peninsula Micro Pitch competition?
ChxmpionChip, Edenic Energy, and Nerd Flex were selected as finalists out of eight total participants.
2. What are the business focuses of the three finalists?
ChxmpionChip plans to expand its online gambling software application nationwide, Edenic Energy leverages sustainable practices for energy-efficient projects, and Nerd Flex is a fitness and nutrition platform for comic con and video game fans.
3. What prizes do the finalists receive and what is the next step for them?
Each finalist will receive a $500 prize and will have a chance to win $5,000 at the Final Pitch event on November 3rd. They will also gain free access to local resources to support their business growth.
4. When is the next micro pitch competition scheduled and how many more are planned for the year?
The next micro pitch competition is scheduled for April 21, with two more following in September and October.
