First Launch Pitch Competition
Pat Kohr
Kohr’s Ice Cream
Groton, CT
Up to $10,000
Selected finalists compete for the chance to receive funding.
Ledge Light Launch Presents
Pitch Competition
Pitch Your Vision. Grow Your Business.
The Ledge Light Launch Pitch Competition helps entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses turn promising ideas into real opportunities. Participants present their businesses to a panel of judges for the chance to receive funding, increase their visibility, and connect with regional business leaders.
Funding
Compete for the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.
Exposure
Present your vision to judges, community members, and business leaders.
Growth
Refine your pitch, build relationships, and move your business forward.
Next Pitch Event
The next Ledge Light Launch Pitch Competition will take place on September 24 at Tox Brewing Company in New London. Entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses are invited to apply for the chance to become one of six finalists and compete for the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.
September 24 • Tox Brewing Company • New London
Applications close: September 10
Six finalists selected and notified: September 11
Mandatory in-person practice:
September 18, 4:00–6:00 PM
Practice location:
seCTer Office, 19B Thames Street, Groton, CT
Final pitch event:
September 24 at Tox Brewing Company in New London
Competition Timeline
September 10
Applications close.
September 11
Six finalists are selected and notified.
September 18
Mandatory in-person practice from 4:00–6:00 PM at the seCTer office.
September 24
Final pitch competition at Tox Brewing Company in New London.
How It Works
Applicants can generally expect the following process.
1
Apply
Submit information about your business, vision, and plans for growth.
2
Finalists Selected
Six applicants are chosen to advance to the live competition.
3
Practice
Finalists attend the required in-person pitch practice.
4
Pitch Live
Finalists present to a panel of judges for the funding opportunity.
Past Winners
Meet previous Ledge Light Launch winners and the businesses they represent.
Second Launch Pitch Competition
Rushell Maragh
Peek Studio
Middletown, CT
Ready to Apply?
Applications close September 10. Six finalists will be selected to pitch live on September 24 at Tox Brewing Company in New London.
Start Application