Pitch Registration

The MSME Business Roadshow on February 20, 2025, offers micro and small businesses a chance to pitch their ideas and win cash grants of JA$400,000 and JA$200,000, respectively. Participants have 5 minutes to present their pitches, with entries closing on February 13, 2025.

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Registration Form

Event Details

Location: Juici Empowerment Park

Date: February 20, 2025 | 8am - 4pm | Clarendon, Jamaica

Micro & Small Business Pitch Competition:

  • • The MSME Business Roadshow - Micro & Small Business Pitch Competition will provide an opportunity for micro & small businesses to get exposure and pitch to win a cash grant of JA$400,000.00 for small business owners and $200,000.00 for micro business owners on February 20, 2025 at the MSME Business Roadshow at the Juici Empowerment Park, Clarendon. Participants are allotted 5 minutes to explain and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience for a chance to win the cash prize. The closing date for entries is February 13th, 2025 and shortlisted applicants will be informed and invited to the MSME Business Roadshow to make their pitch.

  • • Entries will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • • Viability of Business; value proposition, size market.

    • • Scalability; potential locally, regionally & internationally.

    • • Export Readiness; processes/plans in place for export & status.

    • • Market Strategy.

    • • Knowledge of Competitors.

  • • Participants may use audiovisuals aid in the execution of the pitches. Followed by a 3 minute question & answer discussion with the judges. Winners will be formally acknowledged by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce and given the opportunity to network with other business and industry leaders.

  • • The competition is open to entrepreneurs in St Catherine there is, no entry fee. Your responses will be held in strict confidence and used only for the purpose of the MSME Business Roadshow - Pitch Competition.

How to Register:

  • 1. Complete the Pitch Registration Form:

    • Fill out all required fields, including your company details, contact information, and business type.

  • 2. Review and Confirm Your Details:

    • Carefully review all the information you've provided to ensure accuracy. Once confirmed, submit your registration form.

  • 3. Receive Confirmation:

    • After your registration is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with event access details, and additional information on how to maximize your experience at the MSME Business Roadshow.