Fall 2024 IDEAfuel Pitch Competition | Pitch The Halls

Pitch the Halls at IDEAfuel

Looking to discover the region’s most innovative startups while celebrating the holiday season? Join us on Tuesday, December 19th, at The Nieux on St. Charles for Pitch the Halls—a festive pitch competition-meets-holiday party sponsored by the Regions Foundation and other IDEAfuel supporters!

Pitch the Halls is a spirited gathering where emerging founders from The Idea Village’s IDEAfuel program pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience. This holiday-themed event brings together BIPOC entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders to celebrate the vibrancy of our local startup ecosystem.

Come to Pitch the Halls to support local BIPOC founders and celebrate the Holiday Season with the Idea Village + local startup community!

5:00 PM: Doors Open / Networking Begins
6:00 PM: Pitches Begin
7:00 PM: Judges Deliberate / Panel
8:00 PM: Happy Hour

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IDEAfuel is a pre-accelerator program designed to help BIPOC entrepreneurs develop, validate, and refine their startup concepts. Over 6 weeks, participants receive coaching, mentorship, and peer support to transform ideas into successful business ventures. Learn more about IDEAfuel at www.ideavillage.org/ideafuel.

• Be inspired by local BIPOC founders bringing bold ideas to life.
• Engage with New Orleans’ entrepreneurial community in a festive atmosphere.
• Celebrate innovation while enjoying food, drinks, and festive vibes.

This is an in-person event. Space is limited, so register today to secure your spot and get ready to Pitch the Halls with The Idea Village!

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Thank you to the Regions Foundation for sponsoring Pitch the Halls and supporting innovation in our community. Their generous partnership makes events like these possible, fostering the next generation of Gulf South entrepreneurs.

champions innovation and entrepreneurship in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South. Since its founding in 2000, The Idea Village has supported over 18,000 entrepreneurs with mentorship, coaching, and access to capital. Alumni companies have generated more than $2 billion in regional economic impact. A 501c3 non-profit, The Idea Village provides business accelerator programs that guide startups from the idea stage through venture capital rounds. The Idea Village works every day to cultivate a robust startup community and create an inclusive, vibrant, and future-driven economy.

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