Hear from aspiring Alaskan entrepreneurs!
Co-hosted with the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest brings together aspiring entrepreneurs who will pitch their business venture to a panel of experts, as well as the ultimate panel – Innovation Summit attendees! Pitch contestants will have 5-6 minutes to pitch their business plan in front of attendees who will crowdfund a cash prize for the winner to take home at the end of the session.
Pitch Contestants will have access to materials and resources on how to make a pitch as well as have the opportunity to practice and be coached by a seasons entrepreneur.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2024
Previous Pitch Contest competitors include: Amalga Distillery, Attently, Renewable Energy Alaska Project, Coppa, The Sawmill Farm, Tundra Tonics, Salty Lady Seafood Co., and Kartorium.
Presenting sponsor for the 2024 Pitch Contest:
JEDC thanks Alaska Airlines for their contributions to building Alaska’s capacity to innovate!
2023 Pitch Contest Winner:
Sitkana
Sitkana develops renewable energy systems to provide lower cost electricity to coastal communities using oceanic tidal currents. Sitkana replaces high-cost diesel generators with modular, scalable buoy systems that tie directly into existing electrical grids and are installed with local fishing vessels.