Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Entrepreneurs from across the Wiregrass region will soon have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas for a share of $50,000 during a new innovation event in Dothan.
The City of Dothan will host its first-ever “Wiregrass Pitch and Connect” competition on Thursday, April 16, at 10 a.m. inside the newly opened Wiregrass Innovation Center on Museum Avenue. The event is designed to connect startups and emerging companies with investors, industry leaders and innovation partners.
A total of $50,000 in investment funding will be available for winning pitches, provided by Halogen Ventures. The event is being presented in partnership with BioAlabama and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.
Entrepreneurs selected to participate will present their business ideas to a panel and audience made up of investors and leaders in Alabama’s growing life sciences and innovation sectors. Organizers say the event aims to create new opportunities for collaboration, exposure and business growth.
“This event is about far more than pitching,” said Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba. “It’s about fostering relationships, fueling ideas and opening doors for entrepreneurs in a space that champions innovation and collaboration from day one.”
Organizers say the competition is open to startups and early-stage companies across Alabama, regardless of industry. Businesses interested in pitching must submit an application before the March 27 deadline.
The event marks one of the first major public initiatives hosted at the Wiregrass Innovation Center and is expected to help highlight the region’s growing role in innovation and entrepreneurship.
