The Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack Textile Entrepreneur Pitch Event 2026 is currently accepting applications. Therefore, candidates who want to apply are urged to click this link.
Opportunity Details
The Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack Textile Entrepreneur Pitch Event 2026 is a competition designed to support entrepreneurs working on textile-related innovations in the U.S. It aims to boost the domestic textile industry by encouraging ideas in technology, sustainability, and consumer products.
Awards: Monetary prizes for prototyping and business development
Opportunities: Nominations to the NC State Andrews Launch Accelerator
Must be working on a textile-related business
If using university-owned technology, applicants must consult the Office of Research Commercialization
Finalists must:
Attend workshops at the W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory
Participate in a video capturing event activities
Be available to pitch live at the event
Attend a “How to Make a Pitch” session
Submit an online video application
Judges select 10 finalists to pitch live
Apply for Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack Textile Entrepreneur Pitch Event