SBA Patriot Pitch Competition
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | All Day
Is your high-potential small business innovating and working to shape the future in your industry? If so, we want to hear from you!
SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities.
Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition that has driven American ingenuity for the past 250 years.
Upload your pitch using the submission link for your local District Office, by June 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The top 10 semifinalists will be announced the week of July 4, 2026, during the Great American State Fair. The five finalists will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC.