RCEDC

2025 RCEDC Annual Celebration
2025-05-08 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
ABOUT THE EVENT

The 2025 Pitch Perfect competition will showcase top startups from Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties on November 12 at the new Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC). Early-stage companies from Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties can apply by Sept. 17, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. Finalists get access to mentoring, workshops (Oct. 13–17), and a pitch practice session (Nov. 12, 1–3 PM). Open to U.S. citizens 18+ who live or work in the tri-county area. All sectors welcome—especially advanced manufacturing, biohealth, clean energy, and tech.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Pitch Practice Session: 1:00–3:00 PM

Pitch Perfect Event: 4:00–6:00 PM

Kenosha Innovation Center

Prize Breakdown: 1st $5,000 - 2nd $3,000 - 3rd $1,500 - Audience Favorite $500

Apply now

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