LIGHTS, CAMERA, PITCHES: STL Startup Week 2024 Pitch Competition

Venture Boldly at STL Startup Week 2024 Pitch Competition

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and showcase your innovative startup to the St. Louis entrepreneurial community? We're thrilled to announce the inaugural LIGHTS, CAMERA, PITCHES: STL Startup Week 2024 Pitch Competition! This is your chance to venture boldly onto the big screen and compete for a share of a $5,000 prize pool.

The Big Picture

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the iconic 24:1 Cinema in Pagedale, Missouri, will transform into a stage for St. Louis' most promising startups. Finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their bold ideas to a panel of expert judges and a live audience, all vying for a piece of the $5,000 prize pool.

Why Participate?

Showcase Your Innovation: Present your startup on the big screen to a panel of judges and a live audience.

Win Big: Compete for a share of the $5,000 prize pool, awarded “Shark Tank“ style.

Gain Exposure: Increase your visibility within the St. Louis entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Network: Connect with fellow innovators, potential investors, and industry leaders.

Receive Feedback: Get valuable insights from experienced judges to help refine your pitch and business model.

Venture Boldly With Us

We're looking for bold entrepreneurs who are ready to venture into the spotlight. Eligible startups must:

Be an early-stage trailblazer: From bold idea to Series A, with less than $10M raised or earned. It's not about where you've been, but where you're going.

Founders, be 18 or older: Age is just a number, but your vision is timeless.

Show us your scalable, growth-ready business model: We're looking for ideas that can shake up industries and reach for the stars.

Disrupt any industry: Whether you're reimagining healthcare or revolutionizing agriculture, show us how you'll boldly change the game.

Innovate fearlessly: Bring us your most audacious ideas. We're industry-agnostic, but innovation-obsessed.