Certifest: DBE and LA UPC-DODT Bootcamp
Friday, December 15, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join Propeller, Thrive, and The City of New Orleans for a workshop that will help you secure your DBE or LA UPC-DODT certification.
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PitchNOLA Events
PitchNOLA is a series of live business pitch competitions providing community members with a platform to voice their solutions to our city’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Past Events
Water Challenge 2022 Q&A #2
Thursday, March 3, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn more about applying to Water Challenge 2022, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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NEW DATE: Water Challenge 2022 Q&A #1
Thursday, February 10, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn more about applying to Water Challenge 2022, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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PitchNOLA: Water 2021
Thursday, June 17, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Entrepreneurs pitch solutions to solve problems in our urban water management, coastal environment, or local water economy.
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PitchNOLA Water 2021 Q&A #2
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn more about applying to PitchNOLA Water 2021, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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PitchNOLA Water 2021 Q&A #1
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn more about applying to PitchNOLA Water 2021, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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Health & Food Challenge presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A PitchNOLA competition awarding $10,000 to food and health entrepreneurs
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Education Challenge presented by Capital One
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A PitchNOLA competition awarding $10,000 to education entrepreneurs
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Water Challenge presented by the Greater New Orleans Foundation
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A PitchNOLA competition awarding $10,000 to water entrepreneurs
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PitchNOLA 2019: Final Application Deadline (All Competitions)
Monday, February 18, 2019
11:59 PM
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Mia X Presents: Remix Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A variety of healthy taco recipes by Chef Mia-X
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PitchNOLA 2019: Evening Webinar
Monday, February 4, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session online. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2019: Applicant Q&A
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Learn more about applying to PitchNOLA 2019, a series of pitch competitions for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One is a business pitch competition that awards $10,000 in start-up funding to ideas to improve educational outcomes for all New Orleanians.
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PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One Alumni Q&A
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this session. We will be covering eligibility, the application process, selection criteria, and program details, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One Final Q&A Session
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this session. We will be covering eligibility, the application process, selection criteria, and program details, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One Q&A Session #2
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this session. We will be covering eligibility, the application process, selection criteria, and program details, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One Q&A Session #1
Thursday, August 9, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this info session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA: Living Well presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
$10,000 in startup funding for ideas to increase access to affordable healthcare & nutritious food
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Webinar #2- PitchNOLA 2018: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield LA
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session online. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Happy Hour- PitchNOLA: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA
Thursday, April 5, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come learn more about PitchNOLA Living Well and enjoy a drink on us!
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Webinar #1- PitchNOLA 2018: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield LA
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this webinar session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2017: Education presented by Capital One
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One is a business pitch competition in partnership with 4.0 Schools that awards $10,000 in start-up funding to ideas to improve educational outcomes for all New Orleanians.
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PitchNOLA 2017: Education Information Session
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
11:59 AM – 12:59 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this info session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA: Education 2017 Informational Happy Hour @ Courtyard Brewery
September 18 – August 30, 2017
Join the Propeller and 4.0 Schools team for drinks at Courtyard Brewery and learn more about the PitchNOLA: Education application process!
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PitchNOLA: Education 2017 Informational Happy Hour @ Courtyard Brewery
Monday, September 18, 2017
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join the Propeller and 4.0 Schools team for drinks at Courtyard Brewery and learn more about the PitchNOLA: Education application process!
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PitchNOLA: Education 2017 Informational Webinar
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this webinar session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Free Screening of Ava DuVernay’s 13th Documentary
Thursday, June 8, 2017
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Propeller Incubator and Caravan Cinema NOLA have teamed up to screen Ava DuVernay's multi-award winning documentary 13th.
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Informational Happy Hour - PitchNOLA 2017: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Come learn more about PitchNOLA Living Well and enjoy a drink on us!
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Q&A #3 - PitchNOLA 2017: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Q&A #2 - PitchNOLA 2017: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Monday, March 27, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Q&A #1 - PitchNOLA 2017: Living Well presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Education
Thursday, November 3, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PitchNOLA: Education is a live business pitch competition, in partnership with 4.0 Schools, that awards $10,000 in start-up funding for solutions that will improve educational outcomes for all New Orleanians.
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Creating, Growing, And Managing A Business
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Discuss the finances and accounting for startups. Talk about how to use QuickBooks, budgeting, forecast vs projections, etc. How to manage the finances and assess the financial viability of alternatives and options.
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Final Application Deadline for PitchNOLA 2016: Education
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
11:59 PM
Have an idea to increase educational outcome for all New Orleanians? Apply for a chance to pitch your idea for $10,000 in start-up funding!
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Early Feedback Deadline for PitchNOLA 2016: Education
Monday, September 12, 2016
11:59 PM
Have an idea to increase educational outcome for all New Orleanians? Submit your online application by this date and receive feedback to strengthen your final application.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Education Q&A #3
Thursday, September 8, 2016
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Education Informational Happy Hour
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Come mingle and enjoy a drink with Propeller and 4.0 Schools to learn more about PitchNOLA Education!
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PitchNOLA 2016: Education Q&A #2
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Education Q&A #1
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Living Well
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PitchNOLA 2016: Living Well, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, is a live business pitch competition awarding $10,000 in start-up funding for solutions that will get New Orleanians healthier, more active, and better nourished.
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Applications due for PitchNOLA 2016: Living Well
Monday, April 25, 2016
11:59 PM
Have an idea to get New Orleanians healthier, more active, or better nourished? Apply for a chance to pitch your idea for $10,000 in start-up funding!
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PitchNOLA 2016: Living Well Q&A #3
Monday, April 11, 2016
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Living Well Q&A #2
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2016: Living Well Q&A #1
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA: Community Solutions 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PitchNOLA: Community Solutions is a live business pitch competition with a simple mission: to provide a platform for community members to voice their solutions to our city’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
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Applications due for PitchNOLA 2016: Community Solutions
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
11:59 PM
Have a solution to improve the lives of New Orleanians? Apply for a chance at business support and over $10,000 in start-up funding!
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PitchNOLA: 2016 Community Solutions Q&A #3
Thursday, November 19, 2015
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This PitchNOLA Q&A session will cover eligibility, selection criteria, online application process, and more. Bring your ideas and bring your questions!
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PitchNOLA: Community Solutions 2016 Q&A @ Tulane University
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
This PitchNOLA Q&A session will cover eligibility, selection criteria, online application process, and more. Bring your ideas and bring your questions!
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PitchNOLA: 2016 Community Solutions Q&A #2
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This PitchNOLA Q&A session will cover eligibility, selection criteria, online application process, and more. Bring your ideas and bring your questions!
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PitchNOLA 2015: Education
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PitchNOLA: Education is a live business pitch competition, in partnership with 4.0 Schools, that awards $10,000 in start-up funding for solutions that will improve educational outcomes for all New Orleanians.
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Applications Due for PitchNOLA 2015: Education
Sunday, October 4, 2015
11:59 PM
Have an idea to increase educational outcome for all New Orleanians? Apply for a chance to pitch your idea for $10,000 in start-up funding!
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PitchNOLA 2015: Education Q&A #3
Monday, September 14, 2015
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2015: Education Q&A #2
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2015: Education Q&A #1
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2015: Living Well
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PitchNOLA: Living Well is a live business pitch competition awarding $10,000 in start-up funding for solutions that will get New Orleanians healthier, more active, and better nourished.
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Applications due for PitchNOLA 2015: Living Well
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
11:59 PM
Have an idea to get New Orleanians healthier, more active, or better nourished? Apply for a chance to pitch your idea for $11,000 in start-up funding!
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PitchNOLA 2015: Living Well Q&A #2
Thursday, February 26, 2015
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2015: Living Well Q&A #1
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2015: Community Solutions
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PitchNOLA: Community Solutions is a live business pitch competition with a simple mission: to provide a platform for community members to voice their solutions to our city’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Learn more
Applications due for PitchNOLA 2015: Community Solutions
Thursday, January 1, 2015
11:59 PM
Have a solution to improve the lives of New Orleanians? Apply for a chance at business support and over $10,000 in start-up funding!
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PitchNOLA 2015: Community Solutions Q&A #2
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
You bring the idea, we bring the funding. PitchNOLA: Community Solutions is an opportunity to voice your solution to a crowd who cares.
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PitchNOLA 2015: Community Solutions Q&A #1
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This PitchNOLA Q&A session will cover eligibility, selection criteria, online application process, and more. Bring your ideas and bring your questions!
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