Diamond Challenge 2027 Pitch Partner

Financial Assistance Application

*This form must be completed by September 1, 2026 in order to be considered for funding*

Organization Information

Legal Name of Organization

Organization Contact First Name

Organization Contact Last Name

Organization Contact Email Address

Organization Contact Phone Number

Legal Organization Contact Mailing Address

Are you a new or returning Pitch Partner?

Country

Please specify country

Is your financial information the same as last year?

Complete online UD W9 form here: www.udel.edu/w9. Once completed, provide the W9 Reference Number below.

Upload a completed copy of the Supplier Data Collection Form

Upload a completed copy of the W8-BEN-E form

Requested Funding

New pitch partners can request seed funding to help launch their pitch site. The expectation is that after establishing a pitch site the organization will be able to operate financially independently. New pitch partners can request up to $950 in seed funding for help with the establishment of a pitch site.

Returning Pitch Partners can request up to $550 in support funding.

Requested funding amount

Please provide a budget summary for your Pitch Event Partner funding. A portion of funds must be allocated towards Marketing & Promotion.

Marketing & Promotion

Event Support

Other

Contact Information