Patriot Pitch Competition Overview

Event description

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration Metro New York District Office to learn more about the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition on June 5 at 10 am.

The SBA Patriot Pitch is more than a contest – it showcases the grit and ingenuity of American entrepreneurs. All industries are eligible to submit, and finalists will compete in a live pitch event in Washington, D.C., vying for a share of the prize pool of $1 million, with the top grand prize set at $400,000. Ten semifinalists will be announced this summer at the Great American State Fair, with five advancing to the final competition in Washington, D.C. scheduled tentatively between September 8 and September 18, 2026. All applications are due by June 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

The session will review:

• Judging Criteria
• Participant Eligibility & Ineligibility
• Submission Examples
• Submission Process

Click here to see full Terms and Conditions for additional details and full eligibility requirements.