Second Service Foundation Military Entrepreneur Challenge
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Nationwide pitch competition awarding grants of $1,000 to $15,000 to veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs. Participants receive speed coaching, a private pitch session, and a public pitch before a live audience to compete for capital. The program has awarded over $400,000 in startup capital since 2016, with the top $15,000 prize partnered with Sam Adams: Brewing the American Dream.
Veteran, Reservist, National Guardsman, transitioning active-duty service member, military spouse, or Gold Star Family member who owns at least 51% of a legally registered U.S. business; must be 21 or older.
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