FEMA AgTech Arena Pitch Competition Put Your Idea in the Spotlight at FEMA's AgTech Arena! Pitch your new and exciting technology idea during the 2026 Marketing & Distribution Convention in New Orleans on Wednesday, October 28, at the FEMA AgTech Arena Pitch Competition . This is your opportunity to put your company in front of ag equipment manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, investors and industry leaders—and show them how your idea can help shape the future of agriculture. Application Deadline: Monday, September 28th FEMA's Think Tank will select five finalists to pitch live at the AgTech Arena, with finalists announced Monday October 5th. Please Note: AgTech Arena Pitch Contest participants must be present in New Orleans, October 27–29, 2026, to present their pitch in person at FEMA’s Marketing & Distribution Convention. Please complete all fields below. Take the time to provide thoughtful, specific response - your application will be the primary basis on which finalists are selected. Tell us what makes your company, technology and vision stand out. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). Contact Information Full Name* Title* Phone* Email* Company Information Company Name* Year Founded* Company Website* Street Address* City* State* ZIP / Postal Code* Country* Business Overview Briefly describe your business*A short elevator pitch — what you do and who you do it for. What product or service do you offer?* What core problem are you solving?* Who is your target customer?* What makes your solution different from existing alternatives?* Why is now the right time for your solution?* Traction & Financials Describe your current traction*Customers, partnerships, pilots, letters of intent, awards, etc. Describe your revenue model and pricing* 2024 and 2025 revenues, and 2026 projections*Please provide specific figures where possible. What is the size of your target market, and how did you calculate it?*Include TAM/SAM/SOM if applicable, and cite sources. Team & Growth Who are the key members of your management team, and why are they qualified?* What are your company's biggest challenges or risks to growth?* How would the prize money accelerate your growth?* Supplementary Visual Aids / Material (optional) Link to Supporting MaterialPitch deck, demo video, product page, or other online material. Include https:// Or Upload a FileMax 10 MB. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC/DOCX, PPT/PPTX, JPG, PNG, ZIP. Presentation How do you plan to engage and captivate the audience during your pitch?*Briefly describe your presentation style and any creative, interactive, or visual elements you plan to incorporate. Closing Statement In 100 words or less, why should you win this pitch competition?* Application Received Thank you for submitting your application for the FEMA AgTech Arena Pitch Competition! Your application has been successfully received. The FEMA Think Tank will review all entries and select five finalists to pitch live at the AgTech Arena. Finalists will be announced Friday, September 25. Please contact Joe@FarmEquip.org for any questions. Close
