Montana Agricultural Speed-Pitch Competition
Competition for Agriculture and Food Innovators
The Montana Agricultural Speed Pitch Competition is the inaugural agriculture and food business speed-pitch competition that recognizes, assists, and funds the top agriculture and food innovations in Montana.
Competition Benefits and Supports
The competition's finalists will present during the 2024 Summit, with the opportunity to display a booth and network with potential investors interested in their company or idea.
Competition
The competition will be a “Pitch Arena”. Each competitor will have a booth and up to 5 minutes to pitch their product to the audience.
Competition Timeline
Eligibility
The Competition is open to all companies based in the U.S. or Canada.
- Energy products, including but not limited to ethanol, produced from corn, sorghum, or agricultural byproducts.
- Fibers, including but not limited to fiber crops, such as wool, hemp, and flax.
- Livestock feed, including but not limited to hay, silage, or feed grains.
- Processes that improve the development, growth, production, distribution, delivery, or processing of agricultural crop and livestock commodities; and,
- Food, including but not limited to fruits, vegetables, grains, beef, lamb, dairy, and poultry, processed for distribution.
Judging Criteria
Feasibility of Commercialization
Likelihood of establishing a competitive and sustainable business, where the applicant has demonstrated a readiness to fulfill their value proposition.
Team Quality
Clear understandings of roles, level of cohesion, completeness, diversity, and readiness among team members, (if applicable)
Value Proposition
Significant value exists for customers to buy the product or service and the potential for a substantial market exists.
Agriculture and Food Innovation
Product or service contributes to making Montana a leader in agriculture innovation.