The NCF CannaTank Contest sponsored by Weedmaps attracts some of the most innovative cannabis entrepreneurs from around the country. This year’s applicants were no different and we were so impressed with the quality and care that went into their applications. The range of ideas covered every aspect of the cannabis industry, from wellness and technology to education and lifestyle brands.

Today, we’re thrilled to announce our four finalists: Berries for Baris; Lyka; 757 Green Garden; and, The People’s Cannabis Collective (TPCC). Thank you so much to everyone who applied, we loved reading about your projects and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. 

The winner of the 2021 CannaTank contest will be determined by our judges and audience applause on the day of the festival in the Policy Pavilion. 

While all Cannatank Finalists get a VIP pass to attend NCF, the winner gets a few extra perks:

• $1000.00 in start-up assistance

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

• Scholarship to Oaksterdam University

• And more!

Learn more about the 2021 Weedmaps Cannatank Finalists below, and join us in the Policy Pavilion at 2:00pm as we award the applicant with the best HIGH-dea!

Berries for Baris

Created by Eli and Tianna, both Gastric Bypass patients and cannabis enthusiasts, Berries for Baris will curate monthly/quarterly subscription boxes to enhance the bariatric experience. They plan on focusing on vitamins, protein, and liquid, including their own brand of flower to meet patient’s daily needs.  Their products are sugar-free and keep the cannabis enthusiast and plant lover in mind. Members of the collective can sign up for a monthly or quarterly subscription. 

Lyka

This scentless, tasteless water-soluble oil takes anything to the next level, from your favorite moisturizer to the cookies at the back of your cabinet. Lyka is a hemp oil-based additive to be used with any of your favorite ingestible or topical products. Using Lyka adds CBD to anything, allowing for the benefits of the extract to reach even the most niche items. In addition to the oil itself, Lyka aims to inform people about the benefits of CBD using education-based descriptions of their products.

757 Green Garden

Meet the Carters, a multigenerational group of family-members, working together to make cannabis accessible to all VIrginians. They understand that cannabis is better when shared, so they’ve set their sights on establishing a consumption lounge with the eventual goal of becoming a dispensary. As well as serving as a place to mingle and relax, the lounge would also act as a rentable event space for informational events, pop-up shops, and more. 757 Green Garden hopes to establish a family legacy and bring together cannabis lovers from all over the region. 

The People’s Cannabis Collective (TPCC)

Created for and by Black and Brown people, TPCC is an accessible and informal learning community, resource, and incubator for all things cannabis. The platform aims to inform, support, empower and educate members through a variety of education programs, mutual aid networks, discussion groups, and more. With a combination of curriculum and community-based events, the collective aims to inspire and encourage Black, Brown and poor people to enter into and thrive in the cannabis industry.