The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, in partnership with Curaleaf’s (OTC:CURLF) corporate philanthropy arm, Rooted In Good, has launched the 2024 Canna Founders Pitch Competition. Set for June 17, 2024, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the event will be a key feature of the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight, providing a significant platform for cannabis entrepreneurs to showcase their ventures before a panel of esteemed judges.
The competition is open for applications until May 28, 2024, with interested parties encouraged to apply by following this link.
This initiative aims to bolster diverse and minority-owned businesses within the cannabis sector, offering substantial prizes to help propel their growth. The runner-up will receive $2,500, while the winner will take home $5,000. Furthermore, the top two companies will advance to the Rooted In Good Cannabis Demo Day at Boston Cannabis Week on September 19, where they will compete for an additional $25,000.
Eligible companies must:
- Have a market-ready product or service
- Annual revenues not exceeding $250,000
- Identify as diverse or minority-owned businesses.
The judges will evaluate each entry based on competitive advantage, team strength, business viability and scalability potential.
For ambitious cannabis entrepreneurs, the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event in New Brunswick is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain critical exposure. For more information and to apply, visit the competition’s website.
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