Pow Wow Pitch 2026 Submission

2026 Indigenous Business Pitch Competition

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Before you complete this form, you are required to read the community guidelines located on the pitch page: https://www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/. Please complete this form as your entry into the 2026 Indigenous Business Pitch Competition. This form will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2026. All applicants will be notified of results by the end of June. Please note: if you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will be required to complete a portion of this form. If you have any questions about the application process, or if you require accommodations to complete your application or participate in the program, please contact us at hello@powwowpitch.org. We are committed to making this process accessible and inclusive for all applicants and participants.

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Preferred Name

Optional

Pronouns

Optional

Business Email Address(Required)

Phone(Required)

Country(Required)

Street Address(Required)

Please provide the address of your business/organization location.

City(Required)

Postal Code(Required)

Province/State(Required)

Indigenous Identity(Required)

First Nations

Inuit

Métis

Native American

Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian

Indigenous Ancestry

Check all that apply

Are you citizen of an Indigenous community?(Required)

Yes

Please specify your Nation, Chartered Community, and/or Membership

Origin Story

If you are unable to identify your citizenship of an Indigenous community, please share your origin story, which will be reviewed with care, respect, and sensitivity.

Age Category(Required)

Parent/Legal Guardian Full Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Legal Guardian Email Address

Parent/Legal Guardian Consent

I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named on this application and I give my consent for them to participate in the Pow Wow Pitch program.

Business Profile

Name of Business or Idea Name(Required)

Please enter the name of your business if you have one, or the name of your business idea you are pitching. This will be how we refer to your business during the program.

What is your position in your business?(Required)

Example: CEO, Founder, Co-Founder, Owner, Co-Owner

In what stage of development is your business?(Required)

I have an idea

I have started

I am operating

I am growing

What industry is your business/idea?(Required)

Choose the industry that most closely aligns with your business.

If you are applying with a business or idea, do you identify it as at least 51% Indigenous-owned or -led?(Required)

Yes

Online Presence

We want to follow, promote and support your business. Copy & paste in the entire URL link including https://

Business Website

Business Facebook Page

Business Instagram

Business LinkedIn

1-Minute Video Pitch

Upload a 1-minute video of you pitching your business. Be sure to introduce yourself, the Indigenous community you are part of, the name of your business, describe your product/service, share how far you have come so far, and share how you would use the $25,000 grand prize if you win.

How would you like to submit your video?(Required)

Record your 1-minute pitch

Upload your 1-minute pitch

Link to your 1-minute pitch

Upload your pitch(Required)

Max. file size: 200 MB.

Accepted file types: mp4, mov, hevc, mpg, mpeg, avi, Max. file size: 200 MB.

Link your pitch(Required)

Insert a link to YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive or another cloud sharing tool for us to access your video. Ensure that the video is publicly accessible to be viewed by our judges.

Record your pitch(Required)

Hit the save button when you are done recording. If you need support to submit your video, please use the step by step instructions on the Technical Support page.

Pow Wow Pitch Agreement

Participation(Required)

I agree to participate fully in the program as outlined on the Pitch page. I understand that the program is online, and I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Community Guidelines.

Privacy Requirements(Required)

I understand that the information I submit as part of this application form may be shared between Pow Wow Pitch and its Partners, and will be processed in accordance with the Pow Wow Pitch Privacy Policy. By completing the application form, I also accept Pow Wow Pitch Terms of Use.

Media Consent(Required)

By participating in the Pow Wow Pitch Indigenous Business Pitch Competition, I consent to the use of my name, business name, photo, video, audio, and other content for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes across Pow Wow Pitch and partner channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, and other communications. I understand that all media are the property of Pow Wow Pitch, may be used in any medium, and that no additional compensation will be provided. For any concerns about media use, I may contact the Pow Wow Pitch team in advance at hello@powwowpitch.org.

Consent to Communications

I consent to receiving e-newsletters and promotional messages from Pow Wow Pitch about its programs, events, and opportunities. I can withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing from any message. Questions ? Contact Pow Wow Pitch at hello@powwowpitch.org

Pow Wow Pitch 2026 Submission

2026 Indigenous Business Pitch Competition

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Online Presence

1-Minute Video Pitch

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