Accelerate 2021: Citizens Make Change

Accelerate is a civic pitch competition which gives individuals the chance to win seed money to help launch their idea. Five presenters pitch in each of the six categories. A panel of judges select one finalist in each category. The six finalists pitch again to the full audience, which votes on the winner.

The winner receives $5,000 and the remaining five finalists each receive $2,000. The Cleveland Foundation Technovation competition is awarding $3,500 to the top technology idea.

The category pitch competitions will take place February 22-24. The Technovation and finalist competitions will take place on February 25.

Tickets include access to all the category competitions, Technovation, and the finalist competition. You’ll also get access to the recorded pitches.