4th Annual From Idea to Launch (FI2L) Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

Are you ready to take your tech concept from idea to launch? BDPA is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual From Idea to Launch (FI2L) Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition, happening at BDPACON’25 in Atlanta, GA (August 14-15, 2025).

This is your opportunity to showcase your innovative technology business idea and compete for funding, mentorship, and exposure!

Why Apply?

Grand Prize: $4,000 cash + $8,000 worth of technology platform advisory (Total Value: $12,000!)
Mentorship: 40 hours of expert guidance from the Prolifics Innovation Center
Bonus: The 1st Place Winner’s BDPA Chapter will also receive a $1,000 reward!
2nd Place Prize: $1,000

Eligibility:

Business is less than 3 years old
Less than $500K in capital raised
Technology-driven innovation

How to Apply:

Submit Your Application Here: APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2025
Competition Date: August 14-15, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
Questions? Contact Devin Jenkins at devin.jenkins@bdpa.org.

Important Requirement:

All participants must be registered attendees of BDPACON’25. Secure your spot now:
Register for BDPACON’25: https://conference.bdpa.org/

Ready to bring your idea to life?

Apply today and secure your place in BDPA’s biggest entrepreneurial competition!