¡Lánzate Houston! 2023, a groundbreaking business pitch competition for Latino entrepreneurs, and today we’re reaching out to request your support in spreading the word within your network. Delivered in Spanish, this annual event invites startups from Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Montgomery County to pitch their product or service ideas to a panel of expert judges. In collaboration with the City of Houston-Office of Business Opportunity, we will showcase 10 entrepreneurs as they vie for cash and in-kind prizes.

Winners from both the Product and Service categories will receive:

1st prize: $4,000 cash and any in-kind prizes from partners.
2nd prize: $3,000 cash and any in-kind prizes from partners.
3rd prize: $2,000 cash and any in-kind prizes from partners.
Fan Favorite: $1,000 cash.

Through this competition, we aim to bridge the resource gap by giving these entrepreneurs a platform to access vital capital and share their business ideas through our mentorship. The application for ¡Lánzate Houston! 2023 is now open and closes on October 2nd, 2023. The application can be found online at .