from idea to innovation.

apply to pitch

a pitch competition.

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOLLYWOOD, FL

SPARK Hollywood, FL is a quick-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash prizes by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.

HOW TO APPLY

Submission Requirements

Required Timeline / Deadlines

• Submission Form with Contact Information

• Upload 'Venture Written Brief' (PDF ONLY)

• Upload 'Venture Video Brief'

(2 Min Max. / .MP4 or .MOV Format)

View Criteria Guidelines

Application (Submission Form + Pitch Video)

Deadline: April 6th, 2026

Contestant Call Back (Virtual)

April 20th, 2026

Contestant Prep I (Virtual)

April 27th, 2026

Contestant Prep II (Virtual)

May 11th, 2026

Run-Through + Rehearsal (In-Person)

May 27th, 2026

SPARK Pitch Competition (In-Person/ Day-Of Event)

May 28th, 2026

FILL OUT THIS FORM

Your Name *

Phone Number *

Your Email *

Your Company *

Your Venture / Idea Name *

Upload + Submit 'Venture Written Brief' (PDF Format) *

FORMAT FOR WRITTEN BRIEF
(1) About Section
• Venture name
• Brief description of concept, product, or service
• Opportunity/ problem that the venture seeks to address

(2) Market/Competitors Section
• Identify target market
• Current + potential competitors
• Venture competitive advantage

(3) Development Section
• Current state of the venture (e.g. product development stage, patents, contracts, current annual revenue (when first revenue was achieved), current sales, profit level, equity/debt raised.

(4) Investment Section
• Include an explanation of investment needs. Include offering to potential investors indicating how much money is required, how it will be used and the proposed structure.

(5) Does your Venture "Spark Hollywood"?
• Include an explanation on how your venture will benefit the Greater Hollywood Community.

Upload + Submit 'Venture Video Brief' (MP4 or MOV) *

FORMAT FOR VIDEO BRIEF
• Video is just a brief overview of venture (2 Minute Max.)
• NOT full pitch / NOT pitch deck
• Video Must Represent Applicants 'Stage Presence'

How did you find out about SPARK Hollywood? *

How does your venture/idea impact the Greater Hollywood community? *

Social Media Handles *

By submitting this application, I hereby confirm my availability on these dates. *

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