Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition

Partnerships like the one BEDC has entered with the Global Atlantic Re foundation are critical to the success of BEDC and the small businesses it serves. This support will help to fuel the growth and success of small businesses throughout Bermuda, providing much-needed capital to help businesses expand, hire more employees, and contribute to the local economy. 

The pitch competition will allow entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The winners will receive capital grants from the Global Atlantic Re foundation, which will help them to take their businesses to the next level.  

The pitch competition will have the outcome of awarding five entrepreneurs up to $25,000 each, as follows:

• 3 Local Industry Innovators: Three companies, regardless of industry, showcasing solutions with local and global impact. Entrepreneurs that have solutions that address education and mental health are encouraged to apply.

• 1 Youth Entrepreneur: Targeting entrepreneurs aged 16 to 25, encouraging the next generation to present their groundbreaking ideas.

• 1 People’s Choice: An audience-selected award, emphasizing community engagement and support.

Event Format & Support

The presentation format: five minutes to pitch, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of Judges, focusing on clarity and the potential business opportunity. Finalists will benefit from a Pitch Bootcamp, preparing them with key presentation skills and techniques

This partnership and pitch competition is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and get the funding they need to grow their businesses. 

The Competition will be aired Live on Nov 17th check the website www.gew.bm to join us and cheer on the finalists.  You can also pick your winner for People's Choice. Visit www.slido.com to vote and enter code #604170. Voting will open on November 17th at approx. 8:30pm. Tune in Live for more details.