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Ben Franklin’s Agriculture, Food & Beverage BIG IDEA Contest Finale

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE BIG IDEA CONTEST FINAL PITCH COMPETITION!

Join us for the virtual final pitch competition for Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ $25,000 Agriculture, Food & Beverage BIG IDEA Contest. On October 20th, selected finalists will pitch their ag, food, and/or beverage startups to a team of independent judges for a chance to win up to $25,000!

Event Time

Thu, October 20, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM EDT

Event Agenda

  • 2:00 pm – Opening remarks
  • 2:10 pm – 4:35 pm — Pitch Presentation and Judge Q&A
  • 4:35 pm – 5:00 pm — Guest Panelist (Judges’ Deliberation)
    • People’s Choice Award voting by audience: 4:35 pm – 4:55 pm
  • 5:00 pm – Announcement of winners

In addition to the $25,000 prize funding, audience members who will be attending will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentation in the $2,500 People’s Choice Award.

Watch a 30-second teaser from the Finalists!

Premier Manufacturing LLC (Zenedge Energy Drinks)

Unbaked Flour Company

CUPOD LLC

ProGro, LLC (Farmulated)

Honey Bear Kitchen

Hayden Hunter Weaver

Immunagreen

PennPoa

Thanks to our program sponsors. Check back soon for the People’s Choice Award sponsor announcement!

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