MORTAR's LIFE'S A P!+CH: Pitch Night & Graduation Fall 2026

Join us to support and celebrate Cohort 47 of the MORTAR Academy as they showcase their businesses and compete for awards! Join MORTAR for Life's A P!+CH on Wednesday, November 11, from 5 to 8:30 PM at Cincinnati Public Radio! We're so excited to see Participants from our 47th Entrepreneurship Academy display their businesses and watch the pitchers take the stage for a chance to win multiple awards and prizes. What is the LIFE'S A P!+CH competition? Graduating businesses will display their products and services at booths for the first hour of the event. Be prepared to visit them and vote for your favorite by donating ($5 or more) via their unique fundraising links at every booth. The business with the most money in donations by the end of the competition will be awarded PEOPLE'S CHOICE and a $5,000 grant, which is a $2,000 increase for this cohort of entrepreneurs! The eligible pitchers will be given up to 3 minutes to pitch their business in front of a live crowd of supporters, investors, and potential customers. The winner is determined by a panel of notable judges and will be awarded JUDGE'S CHOICE and a $7,500 grant; a $2,500 increase from previous grant winners! One cohort competing. The ante upped to raise the stakes. Don't miss it. Participant booth showcase starts at 5PM Life's a P!+CH Competition starts at 6PM ADMISSION • $5 admission | Includes light bites and beverages • Free admission for guests 12 & under • Parking Map Below! * Your admission helps support the mission of MORTAR as we seek to build businesses and transform communities. We are so grateful for your desire to support the amazing entrepreneurs in our Academy and help make events like these come to life!* Donate to MORTAR here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mortar-cincinnati/building-the-future-one-entrepreneur-at-a-time