NAR Announces Pitch Battle Competition at 2024 iOi Summit
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced the launch of applications for the “Pitch Battle” competition at the 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. This event is widely regarded as the leading real estate technology conference and will take place on August 28-29 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Pitch Battle competition, sponsored by NAR’s venture capital arm Second Century Ventures, offers a unique opportunity for real estate startups to showcase their innovative solutions to investors, real estate professionals, and technology enthusiasts. NAR is committed to promoting innovation in the real estate industry and the Pitch Battle provides startups with valuable exposure and feedback from key players in the industry.
To participate in the Pitch Battle, startups must deliver a four-minute live pitch followed by a rapid-fire question-and-answer session from a panel of judges. Contestants must explain how their tech solution or service works and how it can benefit the real estate industry. The winner of the Pitch Battle will receive $15,000, a booth at NAR’s annual conference (NAR NXT), a meeting with SCV executive team, and a feature in an upcoming edition of REALTOR® Magazine. Additionally, all entrants will gain visibility in the iOi Pitchbook, which is shared with investors leading up to the event.
Applications for the Pitch Battle are open until June 21st
