Deadline: 9 June 2025
Pathway to Opportunity is a competition designed to connect small businesses with corporations seeking to expand their supply chain with innovative products and services.
Through Pathway to Opportunity, they aim to do more than provide a seat at the table—they strive to open doors and build relationships that can lead to long-term, sustainable contracts.
Their ultimate goal is to create a network of small businesses that corporations can access and partner with.
Competition Phases
- Phase I:
- Interested companies will complete an application and submit their capability statement and a three-minute video about their company.
- Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges from the corporate procurement community.
- Thirty companies will be selected to proceed to Phase II.
- Phase II: Live Pitch Competition
- The 30 finalists from Phase I will pitch live in front of a virtual audience of corporate procurement professionals.
- Three companies will be selected to receive cash prizes of up to $5,000.
- Both pitch opportunities will provide your company with increased exposure and the chance to earn new business!
Funding Information
- Grand Prize Winner: $5,000
- Second Place: $2,500
- Third Place: $1,250.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to small businesses across the United States.
For more information, visit Pathway to Opportunity.
