Pitch Competition

The YWCA of San Antonio, in collaboration with the UTSA Small Business Development Center and generously sponsored by P&G, proudly presents our first annual Pitch Competition. This exciting event serves as a platform to celebrate and empower aspiring women entrepreneurs in the San Antonio community.

Description:

The Pitch Competition is an opportunity for women with innovative businesses in early-stage startups to showcase their ventures and vie for valuable resources to fuel their entrepreneurial journey. Through this competition, we aim to foster a supportive environment where women can network, gain mentorship, and access the necessary tools to turn their visions into successful enterprises.

Key Features:

1. Mentorship Opportunities: Participants will have the chance to receive guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and professionals from the YWCA of San Antonio and UTSA Small Business Development Center, offering invaluable insights and advice to refine their business strategies.

2. Networking Sessions: Networking is crucial for business growth. The competition provides a platform for participants to connect with like-minded individuals, potential investors, and strategic partners, expanding their professional networks.

3. Prizes and Resources: Winners of the Pitch Competition will not only receive financial prizes but also gain access to resources such as funding opportunities, business development workshops, and marketing support, courtesy of our sponsor, P&G.

4. Community Impact: By supporting women-owned businesses, the Pitch Competition contributes to the economic empowerment of women in San Antonio, fostering diversity, innovation, and economic growth within the local business ecosystem.

Join Us:

We invite aspiring women entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and industries to participate in the Pitch Competition. If you have budding startup, this is your chance to shine and take your business to new heights.

Together with our partners, the YWCA of San Antonio, the UTSA Small Business Development Center, and P&G, let's empower women to unleash their entrepreneurial potential and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Getting to and Parking at UTSA Downtown:

Driving South (From IH‐10/IH‐35) Take Frio St. exit (155B) from IH‐10, turn right onto Frio St. Turn right onto Buena Vista St., then right onto N. Pecos/La Trinidad St.

Driving North (From IH‐10/SH‐90) Take W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd exit (154B) from IH‐10, turn left onto S. Santa Rosa Ave. Turn left onto Nueva St, then left onto N. Pecos/La Trinidad St.

Event Parking: Lot D-3 - Workshop Parking

For a map of campus parking, click this link: https://rb.gy/begm9a

Accommodations ADA/Disabled Veteran parking (permit or hourly rate required) Electric vehicle charging stations

More information: https://www.utsa.edu/campusservices/parking/garage.html

The Durango Building is the building that has “UTSA” at the top and faces César E. Chávez Boulevard. Our event will be on the first floor.