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Ledge Light Launch

Pitch Competition

Pitch your business live for a chance to win $10,000

Wednesday, June 17 • 6:00 PM
American Wharf • Norwich, Connecticut

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6 finalists will be selected from submitted applications to compete live at the event. Space is limited.

About the Competition

Do you have a business idea ready to grow? Are you building something innovative in Eastern Connecticut? The Ledge Light Launch Pitch Competition gives selected finalists the opportunity to pitch their business live in front of judges, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and supporters.

Finalists will deliver a 6-minute live pitch presentation showcasing their business, vision, and growth opportunity.

Grand Prize

$10,000

One winning business will receive a $10,000 award.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Operate a for-profit business
  • Be registered in one of the eligible Connecticut municipalities listed below
Ashford, Borough of Jewett City, Bozrah, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Chester, City of Groton, Clinton, Colchester, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, East Lyme, Eastford, Essex, Franklin, Griswold, Haddam, Hampton, Killingly, Killingworth, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Plainfield, Pomfret, Portland, Preston, Putnam, Salem, Scotland, Sprague, Sterling, Stonington, Stonington Borough, Thompson, Town of Groton, Union, Voluntown, Waterford, Westbrook, Windham, and Woodstock.

Competition Timeline

Applications Close

Thursday, June 11
Don’t miss your opportunity to apply.

Finalists Selected & Notified

Friday, June 12

Mandatory Practice Pitch Session

Monday, June 15 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
seCTer Office
19B Thames Street
Groton, CT 06340

Final Pitch Competition

Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 p.m.
American Wharf – Norwich, Connecticut

Apply to Be Considered

Applications are now open. A limited number of finalists will be selected to pitch live at the event.

Apply Now

Pitch Deck Template

Need help preparing your presentation? Download our recommended pitch deck template to help organize your 6-minute pitch.

Download Pitch Template

Questions?

Kaitlin Ferrero

kferrero@secter.org