Applications Are CLOSED!
Applications Open: April 13th, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Deadline to Apply: May 8th, 2026 11:59 PM ET
Semi-Finalists Notified: June 1st , 2026
Top 8 Semi-Finalists Pitch LIVE: June, 2026 | New York City + Virtual (A hybrid Live pitch)
The Top 3 Finalists Advance to the Ultimate Getaway & Spot to pitch LIVE for the Grand Prize aboard Ubersoca Cruise (Sailing Oct 27- Nov 1, 2026)
2026 Live Pitch Competition: June 30th
2026 Live Pitch Competition: June 30th
UBER SOCA CRUISE X CBN: BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 2026
Ubersoca Cruise and Carib Biz Network are excited to launch our second annual pitch event. This competition aims to highlight and support promising Caribbean entrepreneurs by providing a platform to pitch their business ideas to a panel of industry leaders!
Top 8 Finalists Pitch LIVE + Virtual:
Date: June 30th, 2026 | New York City + Virtual
Location: 10 Lafayette Ave, 2nd Floor; Brooklyn NY 11225
Time: 6-8 pm ET
Calling All Caribbean Entrepreneurs!
Do you have a bold business idea or brand that’s ready to shine on a big stage?
This is your moment.
Take your brand from pitch to presence on the world’s largest Caribbean Festival at sea!
Ubersoca Cruise and Carib Biz Network are excited to partner on this unique Business Pitch Competition. This competition aims to highlight and support promising Caribbean entrepreneurs by providing a platform to pitch their business to a panel of industry leaders!
Applications CLOSED!
Top 8 SemiFinalists Pitch LIVE: Virtual + in New York City (A hybrid experience)
The Top 3 Finalists: Win The Ultimate Getaway & Spot to pitch LIVE for the Grand Prize aboard Ubersoca Cruise (Sailing Oct 27- Nov 1, 2026)
Top 3 Semi-Finalists Gain:
✔️ 5 Night - Cabin for 2 (Fees + T&Cs apply)
✔️ Pitch Event promoted via Cruise Marketing Assets
Pitch Competition Submission Process
Eligibility Rules:
Applicants must be a registered business or in the process of registration. (any country/location)
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be Caribbean majority-owned minority business (51%+ ownership).
Must be a product or service-based business.
Business Revenue Cap cannot exceed $150,000/year.
Pitch Submission:
Applicants nust complete an offical entry form.
Applicants should submit a pitch video introducing themselves, their business idea, their customer pain points, how they show up uniquely in the market and what their goals are in terms of growth/scaling. (3 minutes max)
Optional: Applicants may submit any document that helps us understand their cash flow, their documented growth/success and how they plan to scale/grow the company.