Ignite Brooklyn Made Live Pitch Competition

Ignite Brooklyn Made - Live Pitch Competition - April 14, 2026

Brooklyn Made invites you to Ignite Brooklyn Made, a live pitch competition celebrating Brooklyn's most promising entrepreneurs.

Funded by Wells Fargo and administered by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce through Brooklyn Made, Ignite Brooklyn Made is a new access to capital and advisory services program supporting the growth of small businesses across the borough.

Event Details

Date & Time Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location BRIC Arts Media Ballroom
647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
What to Expect Live pitches, founder meet-and-greets,
shopping, & light bites
Reserve Your Spot Today!

About the Event

After a competitive process that drew more than 200 applicants, ten Brooklyn-based founders were selected to receive $25,000 growth grants and participate in an intensive advisory program designed to strengthen their business strategies and prepare them for this live pitch competition.

Live Pitch Competition

The finalists will present their expansion plans in a Shark Tank-style competition in front of judges and a live audience.

Meet & Shop the Founders

Discover products, connect directly with entrepreneurs, and shop from Brooklyn businesses emerging from the borough's vibrant maker ecosystem.

Who Should Attend

Retail buyers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, supporters of Brooklyn small business, and anyone interested in discovering standout local brands.

Prize Awards

In addition to the $25,000 grants already awarded to all ten finalists, the top three pitches will receive additional funding:

First Place

$25,000

Second Place

$15,000

Third Place

$10,000

Featured Entrepreneurs

Space is limited, and so is the chance to see these founders pitch live. Come celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the businesses shaping Brooklyn's future.

Avalah All Natural Auria's Malaysian Kitchen Boss Dotty Paper Co. Flatbush Granola Company Kemushi Sauce Shiyenze Skool Milk Teazert Tea Terrart NYC Ting A Ling

Join Us

Be there as Brooklyn founders take the stage, pitch for major prizes, and connect with buyers, community leaders, and supporters of small business across the borough.

RSVP

About Our Partners

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Philanthropy & Community Impact is committed to helping communities thrive, with financially resilient families, vibrant small businesses, and affordable places to call home. The company's grantmaking focuses on opportunities that align with its strategic funding priorities: financial opportunity, housing access and affordability, and small business growth.

Brooklyn Made

Brooklyn Made is a project of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce dedicated to showcasing locally made goods and the creative entrepreneurs behind them. With retail locations at City Point and Industry City, and a growing calendar of events, Brooklyn Made is the destination for discovering what makes Brooklyn, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1918, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is the premier non-profit economic development organization in Brooklyn, representing over 62,000 local businesses. It promotes a robust business environment through advocacy, networking, and resources like the Small Business Resource Network, focusing on supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering borough-wide economic growth.

Progress Playbook

Progress Playbook is a business education and advisory consultancy that supports entrepreneurs in launching and growing sustainable businesses that strengthen local communities through incubator programs, training, coaching, access to capital, and strategic partnerships.