2025 Fayette Pitch Contest - Preliminary Round

StartUp Fayette is a monthly program featuring entrepreneurs, big thinkers and people that offer services that support new business.

Starting a small business or building a new startup company can be a huge task to tackle on your own. There are many things you will need to learn, and many skills you will have to develop. It could take months, even years, to learn everything you need in order to be successful with your new endeavor. You will not only have to dedicate time to building your business but also save some time for learning and self-development.

Building without first educating yourself and developing the necessary skills is the same as driving a car without directions to your destination. You will make a lot of wrong turns. It can be hard to find business experts will real-world experience and knowledge that are actually willing to help.

Join us at Startup Fayette and gain access to everything you need to start your small business. Get the best local training to help you build your startup and succeed in your entrepreneurial journey.
 

Important Dates

• August 21, 2025 – Contest officially announced

• September 4, 2025 – Applications open

• October 16, 2025 – Application deadline

• October 21, 2025 – Preliminary pitch round (required for all applicants)

• November 18, 2025 – Final pitch contest event

 

Application link: https://startupfayette.org/pitch-contest/

 

Preliminary event description:

2025 Fayette Pitch Contest – Preliminary Round

Join us for the Preliminary Pitch Round of the 2025 Fayette Pitch Contest, where selected applicants will present their business concepts for a chance to move forward to the main stage on November 18.

In partnership with the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Launch Fayette, and Jason Hunter Design, this contest is designed to give entrepreneurs a platform to pitch their business concept, gain valuable feedback from industry experts, and compete for amazing prizes.

Each applicant will have five minutes to pitch their idea to a panel of preliminary judges. At the end of the evening, five finalists will be chosen to advance and compete in the highly anticipated Pitch Contest finale.

This event is free and open to the public—come support local entrepreneurs, experience the excitement of live pitching, and see which innovative ideas rise to the top.

Preliminary Round: October 21, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Launch Fayette