Kauffman Pitch Competition and Graduation

Name: Kauffman Pitch Competition and Graduation
Start: 2026-09-18T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-18T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd

Schedule

Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd | Davie, FL

Get ready to celebrate the achievements of OESBD's Kauffman FastTrac graduates and watch them pitch their ideas in a friendly competition!
About this Event

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) invites you to celebrate the Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture™ graduating entrepreneurship program cohort!

The event will feature a dynamic Pitch Competition showcasing the top three business plans, with the opportunity to be awarded seed grants of:

$10,000 for First Place
$7,500 for Second Place
$5,000 for Third Place

Prior Kauffman cohort graduates will showcase their businesses allowing them to reconnect with fellow alumni, network with other entrepreneurs, and share their experiences as business owners since program completion.

Parking

Venue parking fees will apply. Please park in the dedicated Alvin Sherman Library Parking Garage located off Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard.
• Parking rate: $1.00 per hour
• Pay using the PayByPhone App (Location Code 15804 for the first floor, 15803 for upper decks)
• Payment can also be made at the first‑floor credit/cash kiosk
• Please park head‑in only