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In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Miami Beach is proud to sponsor and partner with\u00a0eMerge Americas<\/a>\u00a0for the Celebrate! Black History Month Pitch Competition, part of the eMerge eMpower Series. The event spotlights Black founders who are building innovative tech companies and shaping the future of the startup ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Six early-stage companies will be selected to pitch live before a panel of judges, competing for a $2,500 grant prize and fast-tracked consideration for the\u00a0eMerge Global Startup Accelerator and Showcase 2026<\/a>. The competition is open to startups with at least one founding team member identifying as a Black founder in tech. Miami Beach Economic Development Director, Steven Anthony, will serve as one of the judges.<\/p>\n

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\"\"The evening will also serve as a celebration of Black excellence in entrepreneurship, featuring networking, light bites, and community connection. The pitch competition takes place on\u00a0Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Andr\u00e9s Carne de Res<\/a>, located at 455 Lincoln Road.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through partnerships like this, Miami Beach continues to support inclusive economic growth and elevate founders who are driving innovation, opportunity, and impact across our business community.<\/p>\n

Applications to pitch<\/a>\u00a0 are due by Sunday, February 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>","excerpt":"

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