New Voices POWER PITCH!

The New Voices POWER PITCH! is a premier pitch competition at ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ designed to elevate and empower  entrepreneurs by providing critical access to non-dilutive capital, expert coaching, and invaluable exposure.

Winners receive substantial cash grants — $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000 –as well as ongoing business coaching and mentorship to help scale their ventures.

Since 2018, New Voices Foundation has awarded over $1.40 million in non-dilutive capital through pitch competitions, empowering hundreds of entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and impact their communities.