The VetTank Pitch Competition
The VetTank Pitch Competition awards New Jersey’s most inventive and dynamic entrepreneur. During this competition, New Jersey’s active-duty military members, veterans and military/ veteran spouses will have the opportunity to compete for their chance to meet sponsors and investors as well as receive aid in building their business.
To be considered for the one of 5 semi-finalist spots to pitch during the VetTank Pitch Competition and qualify for a grand prize, all entrants must first apply with a two (2) minute video submission pitch. 5 semi-finalists will be selected and notified. If chosen as a semi-finalist, you will receive complimentary registration for and you and a guest to attend the VetTank Pitch Competition. All participants will be provided 5 business coaching sessions after the VetTank Pitch Competition to strategically further develop their businesses.
Each individual will have allocated a maximum of three (3) minutes to pitch their idea or innovation to the judges. Throughout the competition, five finalists will be chosen to pitch to a reserved panel of sponsors and investors. The winner of VetTank Pitch Competition will receive prizes towards building their business. The Rules are allocated as follows:
To be considered for the one of 5 semi-finalist spots to pitch during the VetTank Pitch Competition and qualify for a grand prize, all entrants must first apply with a two (2) minute video submission pitch. 5 semi-finalists will be selected and notified. If chosen as a semi-finalist, you will receive complimentary registration for and you and a guest to attend the VetTank Pitch Competition. All participants will be provided 5 business coaching sessions after the VetTank Pitch Competition to strategically further develop their businesses.
Each individual will have allocated a maximum of three (3) minutes to pitch their idea or innovation to the judges. Throughout the competition, five finalists will be chosen to pitch to a reserved panel of sponsors and investors. The winner of VetTank Pitch Competition will receive prizes towards building their business. The Rules are allocated as follows:
VetTank Pitch Competition Rules
Extended Entry Deadline: Monday, November 4th 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Overall Pitch Criteria
Your pitch should address the following questions:
Video Submissions
To submit your recording:
Share the link of your video submission on your social media! Views, likes and shares will be taken in consideration towards becoming a finalist!
Please Note: The two-minute video submissions are intended to be a guideline for vetting potential semi-finalists. Contestants will not be disqualified for videos within the two- to three-minute range. However, this flexibility will not be applicable during the semi-final and final rounds. While on-site at the VetTank Pitch Competition, rules regarding time-length will be strictly adhered to.
- To be considered for the one of 5 semi-finalist spots to pitch during the VetTank Pitch Competition and qualify for the grand prize, all entrants must first apply with a video submission pitch, based on the below criteria.
- Entrants can be one person or a team and must have at least one business owner who is an active duty military member, veteran or military/ veteran spouse. There is no limit to the number of team members allowed; however, those who pitch must have an equity stake in the business.
- Your pitch must focus on what products or services you can offer.
- Your business model must be original and designed to generate sales/revenues and profits.
- Applicants must not exceed the established time limits for pitch presentations, which have been specified for each round of the competition.
- Incorporating or utilizing props, PowerPoint presentations, all forms of media, or any external aids to facilitate your pitch presentations is acceptable.
- All pitches must represent a New Jersey based business to be considered.
Extended Entry Deadline: Monday, November 4th 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Overall Pitch Criteria
Your pitch should address the following questions:
- What problem does your business solve?
- What are you selling, and who are you selling to?
- How much are you selling it for?
- What are your current and projected sales revenues?
Video Submissions
To submit your recording:
- All video submissions must be no more than two minutes in length.
- Upload your video to YouTube. Label and save your uploaded video with the title: 2019 VetTank Pitch Competition (your business name).
- Email the link from your YouTube video [email protected]. In the email message, please include your name, email address, and phone number. Label the subject line: 2019 VetTank Pitch Competition.
Share the link of your video submission on your social media! Views, likes and shares will be taken in consideration towards becoming a finalist!
Please Note: The two-minute video submissions are intended to be a guideline for vetting potential semi-finalists. Contestants will not be disqualified for videos within the two- to three-minute range. However, this flexibility will not be applicable during the semi-final and final rounds. While on-site at the VetTank Pitch Competition, rules regarding time-length will be strictly adhered to.
VetTank Pitch Competition Grand Prize Winner receives:
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VetTank PITCH COMPETITION SPONSORS