Business Pitch Competition

Are you looking for ways to support your business financially? Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is going to show how bankers think out loud before giving you a loan for your business.

Three new immigrant business owners will compete and show the judges why they deserve support by presenting their personal story, business plan, and three-year business projections. Starting this year, the amount the winner will receive has been doubled to $10,000.

Qualifications:

1. Be located in Iowa, Minnesota, or Illinois.
2. Majority immigrant-owned (51% or more).
3. New company, in operation for one to five years.
4. No more than $100,000 in sales or earned revenue over the last 12 months.
5. Must be able to pitch in-person in Ankeny, Iowa on November 21st.

Deadline to apply: October 16th, 2026