TheraProfessional
A boutique insurance credentialing service helping mental health providers manage applications, enrollment, and ongoing credentialing without giving up a percentage of their revenue.
Hear Deanna's pitch →
Mobile REMS by Longevia
A mobile bone-health service using FDA-cleared radiofrequency ultrasound to bring bone density, bone quality, and fracture-risk testing directly to clinics and communities.
Discover Alexandra's mobile approach →
Krossfade Enterprises LLC
Krossfade is building a line of vodka-based kombucha cocktails alongside alcohol-free options, combining familiar cocktail flavors with its own fermentation method.
Find out what's next for Krossfade →
Tiny Traditions, LLC
Tiny Traditions creates celebration boxes for children with stories, crafts, recipes, music, and activities that bring holidays and family traditions to life.
See the big idea behind Tiny Traditions →
TJ's Street Tacos
From a Capitol Hill ghost kitchen, TJ's Street Tacos serves Tijuana-style tacos and late-night favorites while working toward a permanent brick-and-mortar home.
See what Pablo is cooking up →
Crutch Carries LLC
Crutch Carries creates practical carrying solutions that attach to crutches, helping people transport everyday items while keeping their hands where they need them.
See Joshua's practical solution in action →
Sound Sports Performance and Training
Marine Corps veteran Federick Brooks trains athletes while mentoring future fitness professionals and building a stronger coaching community in Lynnwood.
Hear Federick's bigger vision →
Queer Plants Café LLC
Queer Plants Café combines a café, plant shop, botanical gifts, and community events into one Portland gathering place for plant lovers.
Watch Ross grow the next chapter →
Silk and Stone Inc
A Portland holistic day spa offering botanical facials, herbal hair color, threading, henna, handmade products, and beauty education rooted in natural practices.
Meet the story behind Silk and Stone →
Crutch Carries LLC
Joshua Yocum
Electronic Music Club LLC
Erik Carlson
TJ’s Street Tacos
Pablo Vazquez
Queer Plants Café LLC
Ross Wilkins
Danni’s Tooth Spa PLLC
Danielle “Danni” Bloodsaw
Grand Prizes
$10,000 each
One grand prize will be awarded in each business-stage category:
- Best Startup Business
- Best Early Stage Business
- Best Established Business
Finalist Grants
$1,000 each
Each of the 9 finalists receives a $1,000 grant.
Live Event Award
Additional $1,000
Awarded for Best Marketing Video at the live pitch event on October 1, 2026.
Community Impact Awards
Five $1,000 awards
Recognizing businesses that complete the first two rounds and present compelling narratives demonstrating exceptional community impact.
