NATURALLY CHICAGO PITCH COMPETITION APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

DUE BY APRIL 11 !

Apply to Pitch and Compete for $200,000 in prizes

Naturally Rising: The Conscious Business Pitch Competition will take place June 2 in Chicago. Formerly known as the Naturally Chicago Pitch Slam, Naturally Rising has evolved into a competition that not only showcases emerging, purpose-driven brands but also celebrates conscious leaders in the natural products industry.

The founders who are pitching will connect with dozens of investors, retail and foodservice buyers, and industry leaders who will attend.

Our Competition is only open to Naturally Chicago Brand Partners.

Geographic Eligibility: 150 miles from Chicago

Revenue Requirement: Your brand must have annual revenue of at least $100,000 and not exceed $2,000,000.

Retail Partner: Your brand must have a retail partner (e.g., physical or online retailer distribution).

Membership: You must be an active Naturally Chapter (Brand) member at the time of submission.

Regional champions will face off for the prestigious Naturally Rising national title in a thrilling showdown judged by top industry leaders at Newtopia Now Trade Show in Denver, Colorado on August 20-22.

Itinerary

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Registration and Innovation showcase (guests check-in, get badges)

1:00 - 1:50 pm.: Keynote and Innovation Presentations

1:50 - 2:50 pm.: Pitch Slam

2:50 - 3:30 pm.: Break and Innovation Showcase

3:30 - 4:00 pm.: Pitch Slam winners announced

4:00 - 4:40 pm.: Successful Exits

4:40 - 6:30 pm.: Innovation showcase and cocktail reception

Pitch Slam Judges