The Tom Tom Festival is returning with its popular Crowdfunded Pitch Night, offering local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their innovative business ideas to a live audience. This unique competition, which marks an integral part of the Hampton Roads Startup Spotlight, allows attendees to financially support their favorite pitches in real-time. In addition to fostering community engagement, the event also offers a grand prize of up to $5,000 for the winning pitch, as selected by a jury. The application process is currently open until March 10, enabling the creative minds of Hampton Roads to potentially secure substantial funding to actualize their visions. This event serves as a testament to the thriving entrepreneurial spirit in Hampton Roads, reinforcing its reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

About the Event

By Tim Ryan

The Tom Tom Festival is bringing back its much-anticipated Crowdfunded Pitch Night for an eleventh year in an exciting development. Scheduled for April 17 at the CODE Building, this event is a golden opportunity for local entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative ideas to a live audience. Each entrepreneur will have three minutes to convince the audience of their vision’s potential, creating an evening full of inspiration and community engagement.

Competition Details

This unique competition allows the audience to vote with their dollars, directly supporting their favorite pitches in real-time. It’s a vibrant example of crowdfunding in action, where every dollar contributed goes directly to the participating startups. Additionally, the event promises an added layer of excitement with a grand prize of up to $5,000 for the winner chosen by a select jury.

Celebrating Innovation

The Crowdfunded Pitch Night is not just an event; it’s a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community spirit. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, a nonprofit leader, or a student with a big idea, this platform could be the launchpad you need.

Opportunity for Local Entrepreneurs

The call for applications is now open, with a deadline of March 10. This event represents a prime opportunity for the innovative minds of Hampton Roads to showcase their ideas, connect with potential supporters, and possibly secure significant funding to bring their visions to life. It embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in our region, further solidifying Hampton Roads as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.

For more information on how to apply or support this initiative, please visit the Tom Tom Foundation‘s website. This is a moment for our local entrepreneurs to shine and for the community to rally behind them, fostering an environment where innovation can flourish. Let’s come together to celebrate and support the bright future of entrepreneurship in Hampton Roads.

For further details on the event and application process, visit Tom Tom Foundation’s Crowdfunded Pitch Night page.

Question & Answer

What is the Tom Tom Festival’s Crowdfunded Pitch Night?

The Crowdfunded Pitch Night is an event where local entrepreneurs can present their innovative business ideas to a live audience and receive financial support in real-time.

When is the application deadline for the Crowdfunded Pitch Night?

The application deadline for the Crowdfunded Pitch Night is March 10.

What is the grand prize for the winning pitch at the Crowdfunded Pitch Night?

The grand prize for the winning pitch at the Crowdfunded Pitch Night is up to $5,000, as selected by a jury.