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BLKtech Pitch Competition

June 23, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Are you a Black early stage tech founder looking for an opportunity to get the funding and support you need to drive your business forward? Pitch your company for the chance to win a cash prize and receive investments from some of the leading venture firms and corporations in the Midwest.

Important dates

1871 is hosting a three-round pitch competition, in which early stage Black-led tech startups will pitch their company for a chance to win a cash prize and equity opportunities from our notable VC partners.

We are excited to hear from Black founders about the solutions & products  you are building and support you [and your business!] with the right funding and resources.

Free to enter. Open to the public, nationwide!

Applications open

4.27.22

Applications close

5.20.22

Semi-finals

6.9.22

Finals

6.23.22

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