Veterans Business Battle
If you've started or are interested in starting your own business, come witness top veteran entrepreneurs pitch their companies in a “shark tank style” competition. During the event, finalists pitch investors, receive feedback from industry professionals, network with potential investors and learn from other entrepreneurial success stories.
With over $5 million in investment offers extended to date, this event is the largest veteran-focused business plan competition in the country, and free to attend.
What is there to see and do at the Veterans Business Battle?
- Witness finalists compete for $30,000 in cash prizes
1st Prize $15,000 | 2nd Prize $10,000 | 3rd Prize $5,000 - Attend the Small Business Expo
Meet other Houston based, veteran-owned businesses. - Grow your Network
Connect with contestants, investors, business leaders, fellow entrepreneurs and veterans passionate about business.
Agenda
Thursday, March 13
- Check-in and Welcome Reception
- Veteran Small Business Pitches
- Educational Panels
- Contestant and VIP Happy Hour and Networking Event
Friday, March 14
- VC Welcome Event and Sponsor Highlight
- Veteran Startup Business Pitches
- Veteran Business Showcase and Lunch
- Educational Panels
- Keynote Speaker
- Awards Ceremony, Reception and Networking