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Pronghorn hbcu spirited innovation lab

Application opens  January 15

Application Closes  February 28

$10,000 prize for finalist teams

Pronghorn’s hbcu spirited innovation lab is a business design and innovation competition to support rising black entrepreneurs with interest in the spirits industry.

The Innovation Lab provides aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop solutions to real industry challenges and network with leaders across the industry

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Qualifications:

Teams of 2-4 participants, at least two members must be students or alumni of an HBCU

All team participants must be 21 years old or above

Current students or recent graduates (2019 - 2025)

Have an interest in entrepreneurship and creating change within the spirits industry

Finalist teams will present their business proposal to a panel of executive leaders and influencers in the spirits industry.

The teams will be notified by TBD to give their presentation to the panel on TBD.

selection process:

Submit short introduction of your innovativebusiness idea.

Please submit for consideration by February 28, 2024.

Selected teams will be chosen from each regionto develop and submit a short business plan.