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Business Pitch Competition

This year, we're launching a brand new part of the West Virginia Women in Agriculture Conference – the Business Pitch Competition! Whether you're a repeat attendee or brand new to our conference, we invite you to submit your agribusiness ideas and compete to win up to $3,000 in prize money for your agribusiness. 

Eligibility

The Business Pitch Competition is open to any aspiring, beginning or mid-level agribusiness owner in West Virginia.

Purpose/Overview

The West Virginia Women in Agriculture Business Pitch Competition is designed to help jump-start new operations or make improvements to existing agribusinesses in West Virginia.

Timeline

  • September 30, 2025 - Deadline for video entry. Participants should submit a 5-minute video describing their business idea. 
  • October 6, 2025 -  Semifinalists announced.
  • October 31, 2025 - All semifinalists will prepare a 6-minute business pitch (with 4 minutes of Q&A) to be delivered on Friday, October 31, during the dinner of the Women in Agriculture Conference, 6:30-8 p.m., Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia. Five finalists will be chosen.
  • November 1, 2025 – Finalists will deliver a 12-minute final business pitch (with 5 minutes of Q&A) during the afternoon session of the Women in Agriculture Conference, 1:30-3 p.m.

Awards

  • 1st Place Winner: $3,000
  • 2nd Place Winner: $2,000
  • 3rd Place Winner: $1,000

Additionally: Each of the 10 semifinalists will receive $400 in support toward registration, room and board for the West Virginia Women in Agriculture Conference.

Support

Participants will work with Dee Singh-Knights and Emily Morrow on Business Pitch presentation for the competition.

Contacts

Dee Singh-Knights – dosingh-knights@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-7606

Emily Morrow – Emily.wells@mail.wvu.edu or 304-358-0820