Volusia Innovation Challenge Pitch Competition

Be part of the excitement and discover the next generation of businesses shaping the future of Volusia County at the 2025 Volusia Innovation Challenge Pitch Competition!

The Volusia Innovation Challenge offers aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners a chance to validate their product concepts through a pitch competition and compete for cash and in-kind prizes to launch or scale up their ventures.

Cast your vote for this year’s “People’s Choice” for one of the many creators and entrepreneurs exhibiting at the event’s Innovation Showcase.

Watch the finalists pitch their innovative business concept or idea to a panel of judges. Each finalist will have five minutes to explain their concept and judges will consider the following to determine the winner:

• Market Viability
• Innovation and Differentiation
• Feasibility
• Financial Viability

Prizes awarded

• First place: $10,000
• Second place: $5,000
• People’s Choice (showcase favorite): $2,000 (awarded by the audience)

This is a prime opportunity for you to interact with the next generation of innovators and learn more about their business product. Enjoy an evening of innovation, networking and discovery. Beverages and light Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Host or Publisher Volusia County Economic Development