if you’ve been dreaming about taking your business to the next level, this is your moment. The eosera® Foundation Pitch Competition — the brainchild of female-led biotech powerhouse Eosera, Inc. — is officially open, and this year they’ve gone national. That means women entrepreneurs from anywhere in the U.S. can step up and compete for a total of $42,500 in seed funding.
Founded by Elyse Stoltz Dickerson, Eosera knows firsthand how game-changing pitch competitions can be. Back in 2015, Dickerson launched her ear care brand with the help of seed money she won from a pitch competition. Fast forward a decade, and Eosera products are stocked in more than 28,000 stores nationwide. Now, she’s paying it forward — giving other women the same shot at growth and success.
“The fact of the matter is that we would not have been able to be so successful in the beginning had it not been for us winning a pitch competition,” says Dickerson.
The Breakdown: What’s on the Table
- $30,000 — First Place
- $5,000 — Second Place
- $2,500 — Third Place
- $5,000 — People’s Choice Award
Applications are open to women with businesses three years old or younger. The deadline is September 9, 2025 — or sooner if the entry cap is reached.
Mark Your Calendar
The competition will culminate in a live pitch event on November 13, 2025, at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Three finalists will pitch their hearts out in front of a panel of judges, a live audience, and potential investors.
This year’s event is made possible thanks to iHeart Impact, Simmons Bank, and a list of generous sponsors who believe in women building big dreams.
Opportunities like this don’t come around every day. If you’re a woman entrepreneur in those early hustle years, this could be the boost that changes everything. Don’t sit on it — get your pitch tight, submit that application, and claim your seat at the table.
Michelle M. Mitchell is the Publisher of OMG Culture Magazine, a global multicultural online news publication. With a passion for storytelling and a keen editorial vision, she leads the magazine’s coverage of culture, society, and luxury lifestyle. As a contributor, Michelle brings her expertise in high-profile events, entertainment, and community features, offering readers a distinctive and engaging perspective.
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