Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tuesday, 6th October 2026: The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Pitch Me! Competition, one of the featured activities of Made in TCI 2026.
The highly anticipated Made in TCI trade showcase returns on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, 2026. This year marks the fifth staging of Made in TCI and the event promises to bring even more innovation and island pride, solidifying its place as one of the most exciting entrepreneurial showcases in the country. Since Made in TCI was launched in October 2022, the event has evolved beyond being a traditional trade exhibition into a platform that celebrates local identity, bringing national creativity, commerce, and community into the spotlight. The event showcases local entrepreneurs and their products while encouraging residents and visitors alike to support locally crafted goods, services, creativity and talent.
ABOUT THE PITCH ME! COMPETITION
The Pitch Me! Competition is designed to provide local entrepreneurs and businesses participating in Made in TCI 2026 with an opportunity to showcase innovative products, services and business ideas to a judging panel, potential customers, investors and business support organizations. The competition aims to encourage entrepreneurship, strengthen business capacity, promote innovation and recognize outstanding local enterprises.
OBJECTIVES
The competition seeks to:
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Showcase innovative businesses in the Turks and Caicos Islands;
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Encourage entrepreneurship and business growth;
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Increase visibility for local businesses;
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Connect entrepreneurs with potential customers and investors;
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Promote locally produced goods and services; and
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Encourage product innovation and value addition.
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must:
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Be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the Turks and Caicos Islands;
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Operate a business registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands or demonstrate that registration is actively being pursued, where applicable;
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Have the legal authority to represent and present the business; and
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Submit all required application materials before the deadline.
COMPETITION FORMAT
The competition will comprise the following stages:
1. Preliminary Round
Applicants are required to submit the following:
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Business profile;
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Product description; and
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Preliminary pitch summary
The Department of Trade will review the applications and shortlisted applicants will be notified of their presenting order. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2. Pitch Training
All finalists will be required to participate in a free training session facilitated by the Department of Trade. The session will provide finalists with guidance on how to effectively pitch their products, services or business ideas.
3. Final Round
On Friday, November 20th, 2026, each finalist will receive:
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5 minutes to pitch their product/service; and
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5 minutes of questions from judges.
The maximum time allocated per finalist will be 10 minutes.
PRIZES
🥇 First Place - $5,000
🥈 Second Place - $2,500
🥉 Third Place - $1,000
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Participants will retain ownership of their business ideas, products and intellectual property.
Please Note: By participating, entrants grant the Department of Trade permission to photograph, record and promote their participation for marketing and reporting purposes.
Interested applicants can view the full Pitch Me! Competition Rules by visiting our website or clicking the link below:
https://gov.tc/trade/portal/latest-news/made-in-tci-2026-pitch-me-rules-regulations-registration
To participate in the Pitch Me! Competition, interested parties must complete and submit the application form available at the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/u0UGK66PmE.
The deadline to apply for the Pitch Me! Competition is Friday, October 16, 2026.
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