The USBC 360° Founder Showcase and Pitch Competition takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the USBC Innovation Campus in Northeast Washington, DC. Hosted by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., it marks the close of the USBC 360° program and celebrates the founders who completed it.
What to expect
Five finalists pitch live to a panel of judges, and three winners share $100,000 in grants. According to the program site, USBC 360° is a free 12 week hybrid growth accelerator for product based businesses, especially consumer packaged goods founders preparing for large scale retail and distribution. Each cohort has 25 businesses, and participants compete for a $100K non dilutive grant pool funding three awards of up to $50K each.
Agenda
- Networking reception
- Live pitch competition with five founders, judged by a panel
- Winner announcements, special recognition, and an awards presentation honoring the USBC 360° cohort
Finalists and judges are not named on the event page.
Who should attend
- Black founders and product based business owners considering a future USBC 360° cohort
- Investors, buyers, and partners interested in consumer product companies
- Founders new to the DMV who want to see how a local pitch competition is run
Venue and access
USBC Innovation Campus (Bertha Studios), 1900 W Place NE, Washington, DC 20018. The event page refers to the location as the second building at Bertha Studios.
How to register
Register through the Glue Up event page. Ticket pricing is not listed there. For questions, contact USBC Events at info@usbcnetwork.com.