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PITCH COMPETITION
CHCI celebrates the impact Latino entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers have in our communities and on the U.S. economy. The nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $800 billion to the American economy annually. Through CHCI’s fourth annual Pitch Competition, we commemorate some of the many ways remarkable Latino leaders who are creating and driving local business and nonprofit growth are influencing and contributing to American society.
CHCI celebrates the impact Latino entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers have in our communities and on the U.S. economy. The nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $800 billion to the American economy annually. Through CHCI’s fourth annual Pitch Competition, we commemorate some of the many ways remarkable Latino leaders who are creating and driving local business and nonprofit growth are influencing and contributing to American society.
Program Description
Pitch Competition applicants 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 efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your ideas 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 (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 addressing innovations that help the Latino community foster living longer and healthier lives, 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 2 (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 innovations that help the Latino community foster living longer and healthier lives, especially with a focus on reducing disparities in cholesterol control and heart health, 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/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 3 (Young Changemaker Track) -
Calling all Latino/a/x/e young people, students, 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 innovations for the Latino community to foster living longer and healthier lives, 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 efforts. Please follow the guidelines to submit your ideas 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 (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 addressing innovations that help the Latino community foster living longer and healthier lives, 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 2 (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 innovations that help the Latino community foster living longer and healthier lives, especially with a focus on reducing disparities in cholesterol control and heart health, 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/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 3 (Young Changemaker Track) -
Calling all Latino/a/x/e young people, students, 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 innovations for the Latino community to foster living longer and healthier lives, 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. #CHCIHHM23
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 2023 Leadership Conference (September 19-20, 2023).
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 2023 Leadership Conference (September 19-20, 2023).
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 an application. Only one application will be accepted 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 CHCIHHM.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 CHCIHHM.org.
Sponsors
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