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PITCH COMPETITION | We Power Food WE Power Food is excited to announce our 2026 Food Pitch Competition. This program aims to support women-owned food businesses across North Carolina with funding, mentorship, and visibility. All participants in the pitch competition must be current members of WE Power Food in good standing.
The WE Power Food Pitch Competition is a statewide funding opportunity brought to you by WE Power Food with the help of NCIDEA and Wells Fargo. The program is designed to accelerate the growth of legally operating, women-owned food businesses across North Carolina.
Through this competitive pitch program, WE Power Food will award $30,000 in total funding to founders who are ready to expand operations, develop value-added products, and increase their economic impact within local food communities. All pitch competition participants must be current WE Power Food members in good standing.
Funding is awarded across five total prizes, with a priority focus on supporting businesses located in North Carolina Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties—regions that have been historically under-resourced and disproportionately impacted by barriers to capital access.
Prizes & County Eligibility Tier 1 & Tier 2 County Awards — $25,000 Total These awards are reserved for women-owned food businesses physically located in North Carolina’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties and are designed to fuel local economic growth. Open County Award (Statewide) — $5,000 This award ensures the competition remains inclusive while protecting its equity mission.
It allows: Exceptional women-owned food businesses from across North Carolina to compete Expansion-ready founders outside Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties to access capital Participation is subject to official eligibility requirements and Terms & Conditions. Cash awards are taxable and subject to verification. Judging decisions are final.
WE Power Food reserves the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-owned food businesses in North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 in total funding across five prizes. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
WE Power Food's 2026 Food Pitch Competition is funded by WE Power Food. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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