November 7, 2024
Important Dates
Application Period: October 8 – October 25, 2024
Announcement of Round Two Participants: October 31, 2024
Live Pitch Competition: November 7, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, entrepreneurs and innovators, get ready for the event of the year—the HACCOF Business Pitch Competition II! This is where bold ideas meet fierce competition, and only the best will rise to the top! It’s time to step into the ring and showcase your groundbreaking business concepts, your innovative solutions, and your unstoppable passion! In this electrifying arena, where the stakes are high and the spotlight is yours, you’ll be battling it out for the ultimate glory!
Are you ready to face the mic? Will your business idea shine bright under the pressure? Multiple winners will emerge, but only the boldest will walk away with the glory, the applause, and their place among the elite!
Get your pitch game tight, because this is where legends are made! The HACCOF Business Pitch Competition II—it’s more than a competition, it’s a showdown of vision, creativity, and grit!
Business Pitch Competition 2023 Winners
1st Place
Haitians in Tech
Whitney Lubin
2nd Place
Capitalize Black
Sainte Fannie Jn Baptiste
3rd Place
Veiled Pleasures
Sara Daut
Terms and Conditions for Participation
Competition Paths:
Grant Path:
For businesses seeking direct funding for growth:
- 1st place: $5,000
- 2nd place: $3,000
- 3rd place: $1,000
Loan Path:
For more established businesses looking for repayable funding:
- 1st place: Up to $10,000
- 2nd place: Up to $10,000
Note: Only businesses operational for 3+ years with demonstrable revenue can compete in the Loan Path.
Eligibility Criteria:
General Requirements:
- Open to HACCOF members and Scale Up 305 graduates (except previous winners).
- Businesses must have been operational for at least 6 months.
- Must be registered on Sunbiz and have taxes filed.
Loan-Specific Requirements:
- Open to HACCOF members and Scale Up 305 graduates (except previous winners).
- Businesses must have been operational for at least 6 months.
- Must be registered on Sunbiz and have taxes filed.
Picture of 2024 Chairman, Prinston Jean-Glaude
Selection Process:
Round One:
Based on the submitted documents and video presentations:
- 12 participants will be selected for the Grant Path.
- 5 to 8 participants will be selected for the Loan Path.
Round Two (Live Pitch Competition):
Participants will present live on November 7. Each has 4 minutes to pitch, followed by a Q&A with the jury. Samples or materials can be brought to enhance the pitch. The jury will deliberate and announce the winners on the same day.
Additional Opportunities for Winners:
- Mentorship from seasoned business leaders.
- Features in magazines and podcasts for increased visibility.
Note: For loan participants, there will be a vetting process before funds are disbursed. The loan term is 24 months with an annual interest rate of 6-7%. A separate document will provide more details regarding the specific conditions of the loan.
Judges
Yve-Car Momperousse
Max Gauthier
Danilo Vargas
Myrlande Simeon
Johnson Napoleon
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