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Eligibility for Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition

Equity-free grants for women-led startups with coaching and mentorship.

Amount $55,000
Deadline Closes on: May 31, 2026
Location United States
Category Grants For For-Profit Businesses
Questions 6 total
Required 6 required
View full grant on Grantaura Updated March 19, 2026 on Grantaura.

Figuring out whether you qualify for the Women Founders Network Fast Pitch is the first real step. And it's not always straightforward. The rules seem clear at first glance—woman founder, US-based, under $750K raised—but the nuance around research grants, the pre-revenue customer proof, and the mandatory in-person event trip people up constantly. I've built this eligibility checker to walk you through each rule one by one. No guesswork. Just answer the questions and you'll know where you stand. If you're eligible, great—you can jump straight into the application with our help. If you're unsure about something, you can book a quick call with me. And if you don't qualify, I'll point you to other grants that might be a better fit.

Why the eligibility check matters

The funding cap is the biggest hidden trap. Founders often think their SBIR grant counts toward the $750K limit—it doesn't. That's the kind of nuance that can make or break your application. And if you're pre-revenue, you need to show customer interest, not just a good idea. The eligibility tool covers all of that. But if you'd rather talk through your specific situation with someone who knows the program inside out, that's what our consultations are for. Book a consultation

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Eligibility Requirements (Source-Based)

  1. Is the founder, co-founder, or CEO a woman, or is the business at least 51% women-owned? Required
    Confidence: H
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  2. Is your company based in the United States? Required
    Confidence: H
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  3. Has your company raised more than $750,000 in outside funding? (Research grants and non-dilutive grants do NOT count toward this cap.) Required
    Confidence: H
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  4. Is your company in life sciences, nonprofit, or cannabis/CBD? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  5. Can you attend the final pitch event in person at UCLA on October 28? Required
    Confidence: H
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  6. Does your company have either (a) at least $1 in revenue, or (b) letters of intent, surveys, or waitlist signups showing customer interest? Required
    Confidence: H
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