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StartUp Humboldt $200K--SevenVentures €3M--Groceryshop

StartUp Humboldt $200K--SevenVentures €3M--Groceryshop

The newest grants, pitch competitions, awards, and tech summits you need to know about

Diane Bailey
August 18, 2025

Hello startup people! Here’s the latest drop on Grants, Pitch Competitions, Awards, and Summits.

~Diane

What I’m up to:

Presented “Raising Capital in 2026” to founders in Mana Tech accelerator
Gearing up for Colorado Startup Week in Denver in September
Adding content partners who want access to the full, curated, Beyond the Deal Room list

💪 The Biggies

The StartUp Humboldt Competition - $200K

Got a Million-Dollar Idea? Let's Think Bigger! Win access to $200,000 in funding, mentorship and the support you need to scale. Join the competition!

SevenVentures Pitch Day - €3M

We are looking for scalable B2C start-ups with mass market products or services that will profit from the high reach of TV advertising to take the next step in their development. The prize is a media budget of EUR 3 million and the production of an own TV commercial.

Groceryshop - Las Vegas

Groceryshop is the global destination where the industry’s boldest leaders come together to shape the future. Join thousands of industry leaders from around the world in Las Vegas to stock up on fresh strategies, connect with key decision-makers, and future-proof your business.

Newly Added: Grants, Pitch, Awards, Summits

🔨 Data for Farm Value Global Challenge – Pitch at Conference, Slush
AgTech; Data | Deadline: Aug 25 | Apply Here

🏆 Houston Innovation Awards – Recognition
Texas; 10 categories | Deadline: Aug 31 | Apply Here

💰 Chasm Business Grant for Women (August) – $50,000
Women-founded | Deadline: Aug 31 | Apply Here

🎤 Her Perfect Pitch 2025 – R500,000 in advertising
South Africa; Women-founded | Deadline: Aug 31 | Apply Here

💰 Science and Technology Business Startup Grant – $50,000
New Mexico; Computing; Energy; BioTech | Deadline: Sept 3 | Apply Here

🎤 Blue Earth BE100 Competition – Pitch at Conference
Climate Tech | Deadline: Sept 5 | Apply Here

🎤 AusBiotech Pitch Competition – Pitch at Conference
Australia; BioTech | Deadline: Sept 7 | Apply Here

🎤 SevenVentures Pitch Day 2025 – €3,000,000 media package
B2C; CPG; Consumer brand | Deadline: Sept 10 | Apply Here

🔨 Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator – Launch with university tech; stipend
Deep Tech | Deadline: Sept 12 | Apply Here

💼 Sustainable Mobility Week – Networking; topic webinars
Sustainable Mobility; Fleets | Sept 15-19 | Apply Here

💰 CEE Startup Voucher – €55,000 in prizes
CEE | Deadline: Sept 14 | Apply Here

💼 SBC Summit – 30,000+ attendees
Lisbon; iGaming; Sports betting; Payments; FinTech | Sept 16-18 | Apply Here

🎤 StartUp Humboldt Competition – $200,000
California; early-stage | Deadline: Sept 16 | Apply Here

🎤 2025 Pitch Perfect Competition – $5,000
Wisconsin | Deadline: Sept 17 | Apply Here

🎤 2026 Pet Care Innovation Prize – $25,000
Pet Tech | Deadline: Sept 21 | Apply Here

💼 2025 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit – Keynotes; Demos
Massachusetts; Textiles; Manufacturing | Sept 23-24 | Apply Here

💼 Groceryshop – Apply to speak; 5,000+ attendees
Las Vegas; Food & Bev; CPG; Consumer Brand | Sept 28-Oct 1 | Apply Here

💼 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) – 10,000+ attendees
Toronto; B2B; Manufacturing; 3D Printing; Robotics | Sept 29-Oct 2 | Apply Here

🎤 3x3 Pitch Competition – $10,000
Michigan | Deadline: Oct 10 | Apply Here

💼 Empack Madrid – 11,000+ attendees
Madrid; Packaging; CPG | Oct 15-16 | Apply Here

💼 Blockchain Futurist Conference – Keynotes; Bootcamps
Miami; Blockchain; Web3 | Nov 5-6 | Apply Here

🏆 Aurora Tech Award by inDrive – $50,000
Women-led; social impact | Deadline: Nov 12 | Apply Here

Closing Soon: Grants, Pitch, Awards, Summits

🎤 Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch – £5,000
Northern Ireland | Deadline: Aug 18 | Apply Here

🎤 Mspire 2025 Manufacturing Innovation Pitch Competition – $85,000 total pool
Ohio; Product; Manufacturing | Deadline: Aug 18 | Apply Here

💰 2025 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program – $10,000
Women-focused; social impact | Deadline: Aug 19 | Apply Here

🎤 Colorado West Slope Pitch Competition – $10,000
Colorado; all startups | Deadline: Aug 20 | Apply Here

🔨 Call for Papers, Global Event Tech Summit – Speak at conference
AI; User Experience; Inclusion; Tech Stacks | Deadline: Aug 22 | Apply Here

💰 Amika Rooted in Growth Grant – $50,000
Underrepresented founders; Haircare; Beauty; CPG | Deadline: Aug 22 | Apply Here

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Let me know if you apply to any of these opportunities, and especially when you WIN!

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Disclaimer: I receive no compensation for promoting any of these events. While I try to be as accurate as possible when posting requirements such as deadlines, it’s your responsibility to confirm all requirements.