The “Shark Tank”-style competition, hosted by Cox Business, invites local entrepreneurs to submit free applications for consideration by a panel of judges. Semifinalists are announced on June 30, with each participating in a workshop in July to fine-tune their pitches before finalists are announced on July 22. The top business owners will go on to compete at the virtual Get Started Rhode Island competition on September 29. The winner earns $25,000 in cash, plus an additional $25,000 worth in prizes.
Last year’s winner was GoPeer, an affordable one-to-one tutoring platform with tutors from Ivy League schools. Does your startup have what it takes to claim the top prize? Submit your pitch proposal before June 15 at