Pitch Competition

The 2025 Shop Small Hawaii Pitch Competition is powered by the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership Women’s Business Center at YWCA Oʻahu. 

Seize the opportunity to win a share of $2,500 in prizes! Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your business.

event details

Date & Time October 6, 2025 from 5:00pm - 5:30pm with pau hana and 4th Annual Kokua Awards to follow
Location YWCA Laniakea, Downtown Honolulu (MAP)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Complete & submit Pitch Competition Application by August 15, 2025
2. Applicant Review and 1st Round Selection: August 20, 2025
3. 1st Round Pitch Training will be held on August 29, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
4. Finalist Pitch Training will be held in early September.
5. Five finalists will be chosen in each category by September 19, 2025
6. Pitch Competition Event on October 6, 2025 from 5:00pm - 5:30pm

PRIZE CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place: $1,000

  • 2nd Place: $750

  • 3rd Place: $500

May 2024 Pitch competition Highlights

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