Do you have a great idea? Pitch it!

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Launch Fayette and Jason Hunter Design, presents the 2025 Fayette County Pitch Contest — a dynamic, Shark Tank-style event where local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for prizes, exposure, and bragging rights.

Important Dates

• August 21, 2025 – Contest officially announced

• September 4, 2025 – Applications open

• October 16, 2025 – Application deadline

• October 21, 2025 – Preliminary pitch round (required for all applicants)

• November 18, 2025 – Final pitch contest event

Who Should Apply

We welcome entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators from all industries who:

• Have a bold, scalable idea

• Are planning to launch or grow in Fayette County

• Are ready to pitch in person on both October 21st and November 18th

Think your idea has what it takes? Apply Now

Complete the application below to enter the 2025 Fayette County Pitch Contest. Be sure to review all deadlines and requirements before submitting. A $35 non-refundable application fee is required.

👇 Start your application here:

The application closed on October 16th, 2025.