CHICAGO, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Benzinga Cannabis Capital
Conference, in collaboration with Rooted In Good,
Curaleaf's corporate philanthropy arm, is excited to
announce the 2024 Canna Founders Pitch Competition, where 8
cannabis companies will have the opportunity to present their
business in front of a panel of esteemed judges in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 17,
2024, during the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight.
Applications are open until May 28,
2024. Interested parties can apply here.
This event series aims to support diverse businesses and license
holders within the cannabis industry. The New Brunswick event offers a prize of
$2,500 to the runner-up and
$5,000 to the winner. Moreover,
the top two companies from this event will advance to the Rooted
In Good Cannabis Demo Day during Boston Cannabis Week on
September 19, for a chance to win an
additional $25,000.
To qualify, competing companies must already have a product
or service in the market, ready for sales, with annual revenues not
exceeding $250,000. Applicants must
also identify as diverse or minority-owned businesses.
Selection criteria for the competition will focus on the
competitive advantage, team strength, viability, and potential for
scalability of the business concepts.
This competition offers a unique opportunity for diverse
cannabis entrepreneurs to gain significant exposure, connect with
industry leaders, and secure funding to scale their innovative
ideas. For those determined to shape the future of the cannabis
industry, the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event in
New Brunswick is an unparalleled
chance to make impactful connections and showcase their business on
a large stage.
For additional details and to submit an application, please
visit the competition website.
About the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference: The
premier gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors in
North America, the Benzinga
Cannabis Capital Conference offers an unmatched platform for
networking, deal-making, and insights into the future of the
sector.
About Rooted In Good: Rooted In Good, by Curaleaf,
is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within
the cannabis industry, supporting social equity, and promoting
environmental sustainability. Through their initiatives, they aim
to inspire and enact positive change within the community and the
broader industry.
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