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2022 CHCI Pitch Competition Info Session
On August 3rd, we had a discussion and info session to learn more about this competition. We were joined by Pitch Competition judge Naomi Adaniya, Ph.D. Currently, Dr. Adaniya is the Chief Data Officer for the Drug Enforcement Administration, Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Public Health, and a CHCI Alumna.
To view this information session recording, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ptvYD7vQHH5E-fYUe3wawl2K-G5Vi9A/view?usp=sharing.
CHCI’s Pitch Competition will feature remarkable Latino leaders who are creating and driving local business, nonprofit growth, and community impact. This competition is a showcase of the innovative and entrepreneurial Latino spirit and the next generation of our community’s leaders. Participants in the Pitch Competition have the chance to win funding and invaluable resources for their initiatives.
On August 3rd, we had a discussion and info session to learn more about this competition. We were joined by Pitch Competition judge Naomi Adaniya, Ph.D. Currently, Dr. Adaniya is the Chief Data Officer for the Drug Enforcement Administration, Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Public Health, and a CHCI Alumna.
To view this information session recording, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ptvYD7vQHH5E-fYUe3wawl2K-G5Vi9A/view?usp=sharing.
CHCI’s Pitch Competition will feature remarkable Latino leaders who are creating and driving local business, nonprofit growth, and community impact. This competition is a showcase of the innovative and entrepreneurial Latino spirit and the next generation of our community’s leaders. Participants in the Pitch Competition have the chance to win funding and invaluable resources for their initiatives.
Program Description
Participants have an opportunity to compete in one of three categories; Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit, and Young Changemaker. CHCI judges will select one winner from each category, awarding up to $5,000 for their project.
This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your idea/offering in the application form, complete with your 2-3-minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested. Minors competing in the Pitch Competition must submit parental approval when applying. We encourage anyone who is eligible - that meets the applicant criteria, and that is making a difference in their community to apply.
“Focus” of pitch: - Solutions that focus on addressing social determinants of health, health disparities, and inequities.
Category 1 (Nonprofit Track) -
If you are a nonprofit organization (e.g community soup kitchen, community housing, healthcare clinic or any type of registered 501(c)3 organization) that provides services and offerings to help address health disparities and inequities for the Latino community, especially if you provide services to improve quality of care by mitigating care continuum disparities in Asthma, you are highly encouraged and eligible to apply. This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your idea/project in the application form, complete with your 2-3 minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested.
Category 2 (Entrepreneurship Track) -
If you are a Latino (social) entrepreneur, Latino led small-business (e.g. restaurant, retailer, mom-and-pop shop), etc. that has a business model to help address social determinants of health for the Latino community, you are encouraged and eligible to apply. This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding entrepreneurs for their use of creative processes and innovative tools with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your venture in the application form, complete with your 2-3 minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested.
Category 3 (Young Changemaker Track) -
Calling all Latino/a/x young people, students, CHCI Fellows or recent Alumni! If you are between the ages of 16 and 30 years old, and have an idea for a social business venture, or a compelling school or community project (e.g. making/sewing facemasks, purchasing groceries for homebound seniors, etc.) that helps address social determinants of health in the Latino community, you are encouraged and eligible to apply. This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your idea/offering in the application form, complete with your 2-3 minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested. Minors competing in the Pitch Competition must submit parental approval when applying.
This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your idea/offering in the application form, complete with your 2-3-minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested. Minors competing in the Pitch Competition must submit parental approval when applying. We encourage anyone who is eligible - that meets the applicant criteria, and that is making a difference in their community to apply.
“Focus” of pitch: - Solutions that focus on addressing social determinants of health, health disparities, and inequities.
Category 1 (Nonprofit Track) -
If you are a nonprofit organization (e.g community soup kitchen, community housing, healthcare clinic or any type of registered 501(c)3 organization) that provides services and offerings to help address health disparities and inequities for the Latino community, especially if you provide services to improve quality of care by mitigating care continuum disparities in Asthma, you are highly encouraged and eligible to apply. This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your idea/project in the application form, complete with your 2-3 minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested.
Category 2 (Entrepreneurship Track) -
If you are a Latino (social) entrepreneur, Latino led small-business (e.g. restaurant, retailer, mom-and-pop shop), etc. that has a business model to help address social determinants of health for the Latino community, you are encouraged and eligible to apply. This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding entrepreneurs for their use of creative processes and innovative tools with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your venture in the application form, complete with your 2-3 minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested.
Category 3 (Young Changemaker Track) -
Calling all Latino/a/x young people, students, CHCI Fellows or recent Alumni! If you are between the ages of 16 and 30 years old, and have an idea for a social business venture, or a compelling school or community project (e.g. making/sewing facemasks, purchasing groceries for homebound seniors, etc.) that helps address social determinants of health in the Latino community, you are encouraged and eligible to apply. This pitch competition is a recognition of the Latino spirit and determination, rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance your efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your idea/offering in the application form, complete with your 2-3 minute pitch video, a pitch deck (10 slides max), and all the necessary release forms as requested. Minors competing in the Pitch Competition must submit parental approval when applying.
How it works
Submit a COMPLETE application using the YouNoodle platform. A team of judges will review your business/venture or offering. Your idea will receive a score for your pitch and business plan. Top-scored ventures will have their videos featured on the CHCI (HHM) website and social media as semi finalists. Select pre-recorded pitch videos will be featured as finalists at Pitch Day! #CHCIHHM22
How will semi-finalists be featured?
Semi-finalists will be announced on CHCI social media channels on the week of August 19th, 2022
Supporters and the public will be able to view pitch videos of semi-finalists
What to expect at Pitch Day
Finalists will present pitches ‘live’ in front of a panel of judges.
Pitch Day audience members can watch pitches by entrepreneurs and community leaders and celebrate their initiatives!
Winners to be announced at the CHCI 2022 Leadership Conference (September 13-14, 2022).
How will semi-finalists be featured?
Semi-finalists will be announced on CHCI social media channels on the week of August 19th, 2022
Supporters and the public will be able to view pitch videos of semi-finalists
What to expect at Pitch Day
Finalists will present pitches ‘live’ in front of a panel of judges.
Pitch Day audience members can watch pitches by entrepreneurs and community leaders and celebrate their initiatives!
Winners to be announced at the CHCI 2022 Leadership Conference (September 13-14, 2022).
Resources
To download a full list of resources, please visit: Resources Sheet
To download Consent Form, please visit: Consent Form
To download Consent Form, please visit: Consent Form
Disclaimers and Requirements
There are three pitch categories to choose from, the entrepreneurship, nonprofit or young changemaker track. Please read the descriptions of each carefully and select the category that best fits your project before submitting your application. Only one application will be accepted per person per team. Only fully completed applications will be accepted before the application deadline. This pitch competition is intended for startups, nonprofits, and small-businesses with annual revenue of no more than $1,000,000. CHCI staff and board members, and their relatives are ineligible.
Should you have any questions, please contact the pitch competition coordinator Gabe@createand.co before the application deadline. For broader questions about the CHCI Leadership Conference, please visit our website at https://chci.org/.
Should you have any questions, please contact the pitch competition coordinator Gabe@createand.co before the application deadline. For broader questions about the CHCI Leadership Conference, please visit our website at https://chci.org/.
Sponsors
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