Tech419 Pitch Competition

About

The Tech419 Pitch Competition, hosted by The University of Toledo Business Incubator, invites innovative tech startups from Northwest Ohio to apply for a chance to win cash prizes and receive invaluable coaching and exposure to investors, with applications open until August 3, 2025.

Benefits

• First place prize of $10,000
• Second place prize of $5,000
• Third place prize of $2,500
• Fourth and fifth place receive a 12-month incubator coworking membership valued at $1,500 each
• Access to hands-on coaching, personalized feedback, and exposure to regional investors and business leaders
• Participation in an intensive preparation program with pitch deck development, public speaking coaching, and mock judging sessions

Eligibility Criteria

• Located in or committed to growing in Northwest Ohio
• Working on proprietary technology, platforms, or scalable solutions
• In pre-revenue or early-revenue stages
• Looking for help with customer discovery, validation, and commercialization
• Ready to refine their pitch