For many early-stage founders in the Treasure Valley, Boise Pitch Night is the first stage they step onto, and it’s one of the biggest.
Each quarter, five finalists earn a spot, spend three weeks sharpening their business and pitch deck, and take the stage to show the community what they’ve built.
And winning the room matters, because the audience is a big part of the night. Attendees get to know founders building businesses right here in Idaho, and alongside our judges, they help decide who goes home a winner. Whether you’re looking to pitch or cheer from the crowd, there’s a place for you at Boise Pitch Night!
57 startups
pitched
$10M+ raised
by BPN alumni
1,200+
attendees
3 BEW winners
among BPN alumni
If you have an idea you’re actively building and feel passionate about, you’re in the right place. Here’s what to expect as you prepare to take the stage.
Applications for each quarterly Boise Pitch Night open about two months before the competition. You’ll answer a few questions about your business and submit a 90-second elevator pitch.
About a week after applications close, we’ll notify the five finalists selected to compete. Not selected this time? We hope you’ll apply again! Trailhead keeps application responses on file and is happy to send them to you to make reapplying easier.
Over the next three weeks, each finalist works with a member of the Trailhead team to sharpen their pitch deck. These 30- to 60-minute sessions focus on telling your company’s story in a way that connects with the audience and gives judges a clear picture of your business.
Finally, it's time to take the stage and see your work in action! Each finalist gets 10 minutes: six to seven minutes to pitch, followed by three to four minutes of Q&A.
Beyond the connections you'll make, there's also two prizes up for grabs.
Selected by the judges panel.
The judges’ scores decide which founder moves on to the next level: Boise Entrepreneur Week’s Main Pitch, Trailhead’s largest competition of the year, with a $50,000 grand prize on the line. The winner skips the application round and goes straight to the semi-finals, one step closer to that funding.
Selected by the audience.
The audience votes for the founder they’re most excited to watch grow, and the winner receives a free year of Trailhead’s Founders Membership, with ongoing access to mentors, resources, and a founder community to help them keep building long after the competition.
BPN is open to any Idaho-based business with less than $1M in ARR and less than $1M in funding raised. Because founders get feedback from both the judges and the audience, it’s a great fit for early-stage businesses looking for a fresh perspective and first impressions of what they’re building.
BPN is great for founders developing a product or solution that brings something fresh to their market. Finalists have represented a wide range of industries, from software and medical devices to food and consumer products. You don’t need pitch experience or revenue to apply, just a business you’re excited to share!
If applications are open for the next Boise Pitch Night, you’ll find a link to apply below. If not, sign up to get notified when they do!
BPN is a free, in-person event, and you can reserve your tickets 2-3 weeks before each competition. Check below to see if registration is open, or follow our social media channels to stay up to date.
Our final Boise Pitch Night of the year is taking place on Tuesday, December 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Come join us and support our next five finalists!
Applications for Boise Pitch Night Spring 2027 open in late January. Sign up below, and we'll let you know as soon as they're live!
