Rumble In the Kingdom Pitch Competition
October 22 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Have a business, or just a great idea for one? Take the stage, pitch your vision, and win cash!
Rumble in the Kingdom, presented by Do North and the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA), is your chance to showcase your business or big idea, gain visibility, and compete for cash prizes!
When: October 22, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 PM
Where: Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury, VT
We’re looking for 8–12 businesses or early-stage ideas from across Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, New Hampshire’s North Country, and the Upper Valley region to deliver a powerful 5-minute pitch to a live audience and panel of judges.
Whether you’re just getting started or growing fast, we want to hear from you.
- July 20 – Applications Open!
This is what you’re looking at now. If you want to pitch, now’s the time to throw your hat in the ring. - August 4 – Pitch Workshops
Join a workshop (or both!) to refine your pitch and get support from peers and mentors. - October 1 – Application Deadline|
Don’t miss your shot! All pitch applications must be submitted by this date. - October 5 – Pitch Selection Announced
We’ll let you know if you’ve been selected to pitch. All submissions will be reviewed anonymously after the deadline. - October 15 @ 12:00 PM (Noon) – Pitch Decks Due
Final slides are due! No video or pre-recorded audio is allowed—you’ve got to show up live and ready. - October 22 – Pitch Night!
It’s showtime at Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury.Doors open at 5:30 PM | Pitches begin at 6:00 PM Cash bar, appetizers, and a crowd full of people ready to cheer you on. This event is open to the public—bring your crew!
Rumble in the Kingdom is open to Vermont entrepreneurs with either an existing business or an emerging idea that is based in, serves, or will have a meaningful impact on Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. While participants are welcome from anywhere in the state, the competition is dedicated to supporting ventures that strengthen the NEK’s economy, communities, and future.
We welcome entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries, stages, and business types. Whether you’re developing a new concept or growing an established business, what matters most is a clear vision, a commitment to creating value in the Northeast Kingdom, and a willingness to share your idea with our community.
Not sure if you’re a fit? Reach out! Email or call us (802) 427-4082 — we’re happy to talk it through and help you decide. We want you to be successful.
Why Pitch?
This is more than a chance to win prize money (though that’s pretty great, too). It’s an opportunity to showcase your idea or business to a live audience of potential supporters, customers, partners, and investors, gain exposure in your community and across the region, receive pitch coaching and support to help sharpen your message, and join a growing network of rural entrepreneurs and ecosystem buildersOh—and did we mention?
- Best Pitch – $5,000
Awarded to the most compelling, clear, and persuasive pitch of the night. - Community Impact – $5,000
Goes to the business with the greatest potential to make a positive difference in the region. - Potential to Scale – $5,000
Recognizes a venture with strong potential for growth, replication, or expansion. - Audience Choice – $2,500
This prize goes to the crowd favorite.
If you have questions about the pitch competition, the application process, or one of the workshops, we’re here to help! Reach out to us at: team@donorthcoworking.com.Don’t hesitate to get in touch—we want to help you succeed!
Please note, not all applicants will be selected to pitch.
Applications are now open:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Application close October 1st at Midnight.
Questions?
Reach out to us at team@donorthcoworking.com.
Businesses selected to pitch at this year’s competition will be announced the second week in October. Stay tuned!