Pitch Competition

Introduction to

PITCH COMPETITION

The ECONOME IV Pitch Competition is your chance to secure funding, mentorship and exposure to take your business to the next level! To qualify for consideration, businesses must be less than 5 years old from the date of establishment.

How It Works

Submit Your Pitch – Apply Online with a compelling business summary
Get Shortlisted – Selected finalist will receive mentorship to refine their pitch
Pitch Live at ECONOME IV – Present to a panel of investors, entrepreneurs & business leaders

Submission Guidelines

The ECONOME IV Pitch summary should be no longer than one single-space page, with font no smaller that 12 points. The document should be submitted in PDF format. Please include your name, address and telephone number.

Application Content

The ECONOME IV Pitch summary should include the following section, each forming a standalone paragraph or section heading.

Company Name: Clearly state your company’s official name

Brief Idea Summary: Provide a concise summary of your business idea in 2 or 3 sentences. This should give the reader a clear understanding of your business concept and its unique value proposition.

Business Concept and Model: Delve deeper in your business concept. Explain the problem your business solves, how your product or service addresses this problem and your business model- how you plan to make money? Where does your revenue come from? How will you make a profit?

Target Market/Customers: Describe your ideal customer or client: to whom will you sell? Why will they buy? And the overall market for your product or service. Provide details on your current market size and future market potential.

Competitive Advantage/Differentiation: Clearly outline your competitive advantage. Explain what sets your business apart from competitors in the same market and how this differentiation contributes to your business’s sustained advantage and success

Submission

Please submit your completed ECONOME Pitch summary to pitchcompetition@economeconference.gy by May 15th 2025.

ECONOME provides a platform for young entrepreneurs, professionals and SMEs to access the knowledge, resources and networks they need to succeed, especially in a time when Guyana is experiencing unprecedented economic growth and opportunity.