PITCH FEST 2025 – Grand Finale Competition

Get ready for the ultimate showdown at PITCH FEST 2025 Competition, where the most promising entrepreneurs will compete for $30,000 in funding to scale their businesses. This high-stakes event will showcase Miami-Dade’s top innovative businesses as they present their game-changing ideas before a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience. The top innovators and entrepreneurs will battle it out in the grand finale competition. Witness the most creative pitches and groundbreaking ideas come to life right before your eyes.

Finalists will deliver dynamic, high-impact pitches, judged on:

1. Innovation & Creativity – Is the idea unique and disruptive?
2. Market Opportunity & Problem-Solution Fit – Does the business effectively address a real need?
3. Business Model & Revenue Potential – Is there a clear and sustainable way to generate income?
4. Economic & Community Impact – Will the business create jobs or solve economic challenges?
5. Scalability & Sustainability – Can the idea grow and thrive long-term?
6. Team & Execution Plan – Does the team have the skills and strategy to bring it to life
7. Competitive Advantage – What sets this business apart from the rest?
8. Pitch Delivery & Presentation Quality – Is the pitch compelling, clear, and engaging
9. Financial Viability & Investment Readiness – Is the business positioned for funding and growth?
10. Q&A Response & Adaptability – Can the entrepreneur think on their feet?

After an initial screening, 7-10 finalists will pitch live for 5-7 minutes, followed by a rapid-fire Q&A with our expert judges:

• Eric Knowles – President & CEO, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
• Connie Kinnard – Senior VP, Multicultural Tourism & Development,
• GMCVB Hilmon Sorey – Co-Founder, The Source

• 1st Place: $15,000 + exclusive marketing & event space access
• 2nd Place: $10,000
• 3rd Place: $5,000
• All winners receive access to valuable business resources and networking opportunities!

Come witness entrepreneurial excellence in action, support local businesses, and gain insights into what makes a winning pitch!

Share this with 5 other entrepreneurs in your networks & reserve your seat today!

Host or Publisher Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)