Calling Volusia County Entrepreneurs & Innovators to Pitch Their Business Ideas

Volusia County Economic Development

November 20, 2024

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The Volusia Innovation Challenge, an exciting local pitch competition designed to nourish innovation and energize new ventures, will accept applications from Volusia residents beginning  Jan. 6. Aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners are encouraged to apply for the challenge, which offers a unique platform for entrepreneurs to validate their product concepts, receive expert guidance, and compete for cash and in-kind prizes to advance their ventures.


“This competition is about more than just winning,” said Thomas Oltorik, previous Innovation Challenge winner. “It’s about getting feedback on your idea and connecting with the right people to succeed. Thanks to this competition, I’m about to launch my product at a nationally renowned outdoor retail store.”

The Volusia Innovation Challenge is looking for participants who are:

  • Ready to bring their innovations to life.
  • Seeking candid feedback to validate their product concepts.
  • In need of expert advice to propel their new ventures.

For more information on the challenge and to be notified when the application announcement goes live, visit www.volusiabusinessresources.com/volusia-innovation-challenge.

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