2024 Winners
ABOUT THE
PITCH
Creating Opportunity, Building Partnerships
Pathway to Opportunity is a competition designed to connect small businesses with corporations seeking to expand their supply chain with innovative products and services.
Through Pathway to Opportunity, we aim to do more than provide a seat at the table—we strive to open doors and build relationships that can lead to long-term, sustainable contracts.
Our ultimate goal is to create a network of small businesses that corporations can access and partner with.
The Competition: Two Phases
Phase I: (Deadline to Apply – June 9, 2025, COB)
- Open to small businesses across the United States.
- Interested companies will complete an application and submit their capability statement and a three-minute video about their company.
- Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges from the corporate procurement community.
- Thirty companies will be selected to proceed to Phase II.
Phase II: Live Pitch Competition (August 20, 2025)
- The 30 finalists from Phase I will pitch live in front of a virtual audience of corporate procurement professionals.
- Three companies will be selected to receive cash prizes of up to $5,000.
- Both pitch opportunities will provide your company with increased exposure and the chance to earn new business!
Now is the time to create opportunities that amplify the reach of small businesses. Pathway to Opportunity is where we foster meaningful connections and build partnerships that drive business growth.
Hear from one of the 2024 Pitch Winners!
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The Pathway to Opportunity competition is made possible through the support of our sponsors and participating corporate partners. We thank each of the companies featured below for their assistance in making PTO a success.
If you would like information on how your corporation can participate, please contact us.