Grants are sums of money given to help further the goals of small businesses or individuals. They can be awarded by government entities or private businesses. Unlike a loan, grants do not need to be repaid.
Women Founders Network (WFN) hosts an annual Fast Pitch Competition exclusively for women entrepreneurs. We invite all qualified applicants to participate by completing the online application with the requested supporting documentation. This guide provides an overview of the application requirements, process, tips and judging criteria. There are two tracks with separate applications – you may only apply for one track. Tech/Tech-enabled: This category is for a B2B or B2C company that relies on significant development of technology to deliver the product or service. OR Consumer/CPG/Other Non-Tech: Includes any products that are sold to consumers as physical units (e.g., food and beverage, apparel) as well as consumer focused media/content, e-commerce sites, or services provided to consumers. $55,000 in cash grants: $25k to the first-place winner in each track + $5K to one Junior VC winner.
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