About this Event
Join us for an evening of inspiring ideas! EforAll and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island are hosting the Healthy Communities Pitch Contest at 500 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903 on October 2nd, 2026. We encourage anyone with an early-stage health and wellness concept to apply!
A handful of selected participants will showcase their ideas during the networking sessions, while eight finalists will deliver a 2.5-minute pitch to our panel of judges.
Prize Pool
- Grand Prize: $1,000
- Second Place: $750
- Third Place: $500
- Fan Favorite: $500 (Voted on by the audience!)
- Participation Award: $200 (Awarded to every presenting finalist who doesn't place in the top awards)
Eligibility Requirements
- Focus Area: Health & Wellness
- Business Structure: Open exclusively to for-profit businesses or business ideas serving Rhode Island communities. (Note: Nonprofit organizations are not eligible for this specific competition.)
Why Attend as an Audience Member? Audience members will have just as much fun as the competing entrepreneurs! With networking opportunities before and after the main event, you'll get to connect with passionate founders, exchange feedback, and catch the energy of Rhode Island's growing local business scene.
Application Deadline: September 11th, 2026
Apply here:https://forms.gle/e6wFjfjA4q73CSBd6
Event venue & nearby stays
500 Exchange St, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, United States
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