Do You have a Great Cannabusiness HIGH-dea?
The NCF Cannatank Contest is back! Do you have a great cannabusiness HIGH-dea? Could you use a little $$$ to help get your idea started? Then this contest is for you!
From now until March 1st, 2022, 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 March 15, 2022, NCF will announce the 4 Cannatank Finalists who are invited to attend the festival on April 23, 2022, as VIP guests and get the chance to pitch their business to our panel of judges live from the Culture 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
Political Director, NORML & Co-Chair, National Cannabis Festival Advocacy Committee
Tianna Smith
Co-Founder, Berries for Baris & 2021 Cannatank Winner
Jane West
Owner, Jane West & Founder, Women Grow
IMPORTANT DATES
March 1, 2022 – CannaTank applicant materials due. All materials must be submitted via email by 5pm EST on March 15, 2022.
March 15, 2022 – 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*
April 23, 2022 – CannaTank Finals at the National Cannabis Festival
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2022
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
Send application to: cannatank@nationalcannabisfestival.com