Do you have a great idea for the next big brand or business in cannabis?

Have you been looking for ways to connect with and get feedback from cannabis industry experts and leaders?

Could you use a little $$$ to help get your idea started?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then NCF’s 5th annual Cannatank Contest sponsored by Weedmaps was made for you.

From now until August 1, 2021, aspiring canna-business owners can enter the Cannatank Contest and be eligible to win $1,000 in start-up cash, VIP passes for NCF, meetings with industry experts and mentors, and more.

On August 15, 2021, NCF and Weedmaps will announce the 4 Cannatank Finalists who are invited to attend the festival on August 28, 2021, as VIP guests and get the chance to pitch their business to our panel of judges live from the Policy Pavilion. The Cannatank winner is selected based on judges scores and audience applause, but all of our finalists get bragging rights.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be National Cannabis Festival ticket holders

• Applicants must be 21+

• 500 word summary of your business idea and submission of required information

*All CannaTank Finalists receive VIP admission to National Cannabis Festival!

PRIZE PACKAGE:

• $1000.00 in start-up assistance

• One-on-One brand consultation with National Cannabis Festival's PR agency, High Street PR

• VIP Pass for the NCF

• And more!

FINALS JUDGES

Morgan Fox
Media Relations Director, National Cannabis Industry Association

Ayanna Lawson
Owner, Front Row Travels & 2019 Cannatank Winner

Jeff Siegel
Co-Founder & Managing Editor, Green Chip Stocks 

IMPORTANT DATES

August 1, 2021 – CannaTank applicant materials due. All materials must be submitted via email by 5pm EST on August 1, 2021.

August 15, 2021 – Finalists notified and a blog post about the finalists goes live. Finalists are invited to make a 5 minute “elevator pitch” at the festival and field questions from our selection committee*

August 28, 2021 – CannaTank Finals at the National Cannabis Festival

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2021

REQUIRED INFORMATION:

Email Subject Line: NCF – CannaTank Applicant

In the body of your application email:

• Name

• Date of Birth

• Address

• Phone Number

• Social Media profile links (if applicable)

• Website URL (if applicable)

• Title of project/idea

Attached/Included in your email:

• Summary: Submit a one-page document containing a 500 word summary of your business idea

• Support/Collateral Materials: You are welcome, but not required, to submit video, powerpoint decks, presentations, etc., for us to consider as we review your project

• Screenshot of your National Cannabis Festival ticket purchase (including order number)

Send application to: cannatank@nationalcannabisfestival.com