Food Industry Pitch Competition
Calling All Early-Stage Innovators
Prepare to dazzle at FMI Midwinter, the premier forum for transformative conversations in the food industry. The FMItech Pitch Competition is your chance to shine, showcasing your groundbreaking technology solutions designed for the food industry.
Don’t let this chance slip by— if your innovative, early-stage startup meets entry criteria, we invite you to apply online and share your compelling pitch video!
Important Dates
Friday, September 6, 2024
Submission deadline
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Six semi-finalists named
Mid-October 2024
Semi-finalist live virtual pitch
Late October 2024
Second round of judging
Friday, November 1, 2024
Three finalists named
November 2024 - January 2025
Speaker prep (timeline TBD)
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Three finalists pitch live at FMI Midwinter
Friday, February 1 or Saturday, February 2, 2025
Pitch competition winner to speak to industry executive audience during general session.
Finalists Receive
- Complimentary registration to the 2025 Midwinter Executive Conference.
- Complimentary slot in our exclusive B2B program, the FMItech Exchange.
Entry Criteria
- Company must has received less than $5 million in funding.
- Submit a three-minute pitch video.
- Complete online application by September 6, 2024.
Pitch Session Details
- Three finalists will share pitches on Friday, January 31, 2025 at FMI Midwinter.
- Each pitch will last five minutes with five-to-seven minutes for finalist group Q&A.
We can hear it now. “And the winner is…..”
Our esteemed judges will review submissions, selecting six semifinalists for the virtual pitch competition this fall. The top three startups will advance as finalists, delivering 5-minute pitches at the FMI Midwinter program, where an executive-level audience decides the winner. The victor will be unveiled live during the closing keynote, earning the grand prize of pitching to the entire Midwinter audience from the keynote stage.
Pitch Competition Judges
Alex Davisson
Ventures Associate,Plug and Play Tech Center
Gary Hawkins
Founder Co-CEO, Center for Advancing Retail and Technology
Suzy Monford
Principal,Food Sport International
Chloe Riley
Executive Editor,Supermarket News
Manish Sharma
Co-Founder and CMO,Think Blue Consulting
Debora Weinswig
Founder & CEO,Coresight Research
Previous Finalists
Prior FMItech Pitch competitors shared their expertise in automation, workforce solutions, robotics, AI-target loyalty, monitoring, digital receipts and coupons. We look forward to your innovations focused on assisting food industry companies in achieving their business objectives and meeting consumer expectations.
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