HuCapital is accepting nominations for the Pitch Competition.
Donor Name: HuCapital
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 10/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
HuCapital Innovation Week is New York City’s premier event series for builders, creators, and industry leaders shaping the future of business through AI. Across five evenings, they spotlight industries such as finance, media, tech and healthcare, bringing together ambitious founders and innovators to co-create AI solutions with the potential to redefine entire sectors.
Secure your spot in Pitch Competition, where Shark Tank meets American Idol. Founders have 3–5 minutes to pitch before a panel of judges who share live feedback, while the audience holds the power to vote for the winner. The top startup will receive a $5,000 cash prize, a consultation with the VC sponsor Visible Hands, and a coveted place on the SEEN 50.
This is a live event where Shark Tank meets American Idol. Founders will pitch their startups in front of judges and a live audience. Judges will provide critiques, and the crowd will vote for the winner.
Eligibility Criteria
- Founder Requirement: Applicants must be the founder or co-founder of the startup.
- Business Focus: Must pitch a tech company. Preference goes to companies with some type of AI functionality. Open to industries such as media, finance, healthcare, beauty, consumer, and technology.
- Company Stage: Open to early-stage founders with at least a functional MVP (minimum viable product).
- Geography: Applicants must be based in the United States.
- Use of Funds: The award must be applied toward product development, marketing, operations, or another key area of growth.
- Legal Entity: Applicants must have a registered business entity (LLC, C-Corp, etc.).
For more information, visit HuCapital.