A high-stakes pitch competition for innovative entrepreneurs in North Central Massachusetts. Step onto our stage, pitch your business to a panel of judges, and walk away with the capital and mentorship to make it real.
Grand prize
$10,000
+ $15,000 brand build
A complete launch package by UpPluck — modern website, logo, social media, strategy, marketing, and access to the UpPluck Online Marketing University. ADA accessible.
How it works
01 · Apply
Innovative founders with a viable business idea submit an application to compete.
02 · Pitch
Selected entrepreneurs pitch live to a panel of judges from across our region.
03 · Launch
The winner receives $10,000 cash plus a $15,000 brand build package by UpPluck — website, logo, social media, strategy, and marketing.
For entrepreneurs
Catapult is for serious founders ready to put their idea in front of a panel — and ready to build, fast, with $10,000 cash and a $15,000 brand build package in hand.
Register to competeSponsor Catapult
Catapult is built on community. Sponsors aren't logos in a deck — they're the engine that makes the prize, the stage, and the launch possible. Choose the tier that fits, and we'll get you in front of every founder, judge, and guest in the room.
$10,000
1 spot — title sponsor
The headline sponsor. The competition is co-branded with your business — for example, "Catapult by Rollstone Bank." Maximum visibility before, during, and after the event.
$5,000
5 spots available
Front-and-center brand presence at Catapult. Premium logo placement, stage mentions, and ongoing recognition across WBI's channels.
$2,500
5 spots available
Show your support for local entrepreneurship with strong brand visibility at the event and across WBI's promotional channels.
All sponsorships directly fund the $10,000 cash grand prize, the $15,000 brand build package, event production, and the winner's mentorship program. WBI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — contributions may be tax-deductible.
