Pitch Competition
Step into the spotlight. Present your business concepts to a panel of industry stalwarts, competing for invaluable resources and unmatched mentorship opportunities. Here, innovative ventures get a chance to truly shine.
Join us for the 12th Annual Spark Tank Pitch Fest and experience some of the Valley’s most inspiring social entrepreneurs as they pitch innovative business ideas designed to create real change in our community.
Each year, the CCT selects entrepreneurs who submit a Social Business Plan and invites them to compete for startup capital, mentorship, and other resources to help turn their ideas into impact. Spark Tank supports businesses that pursue both financial sustainability and social or environmental good—because we believe business can be a powerful conduit for economic, social, and environmental transformation.
This year marks an exciting first: English- and Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs will take the stage, followed by judging and award presentations.
Whether you come to pitch, cheer on local entrepreneurs, sponsor the event, or simply be inspired, Spark Tank is an opportunity to see what happens when creativity, entrepreneurship, and a desire to serve our community come together.
Come discover the ideas that could help shape a more flourishing Fresno.
Spark Tank 2026
October 23, 2026
3:00 PM English | 5:30 PM Spanish
Fresno Pacific University, Ashley Auditorium (MCD Ashley)
1717 South Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702
How will you Participate?
Pitch
Put your idea into the spotlight!
Present your enterprise for a chance at funding.
Applications are closed. Check back next year!
Attend
Cheer on local entrepreneurs and discover what’s next.
Free to attend, but seats are limited. Register today!
Spark Tank 2025
On April 10, we gathered at the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center at Fresno Pacific University for the 2025 Spark Tank Pitch Fest! Entrepreneurs from across the region took the stage to pitch their social enterprise ideas for potential funding. More than $20,000 was awarded to entrepreneurs ready to make a difference. And this year’s winners reminded us that even the smallest seed of an idea, when nurtured, can grow into something life-changing.
Watch the video to follow the Spark Tank Pitch Fest Journey of two Spark Tank Pitch Fest participants- Good Dirt Collective and Quetzalli Shop.
Why should you be a part of Spark Tank?
- A guide in helping you facilitate your Social Enterprise idea
- Opportunity to access investment into your idea/business
- Training in our LaunchPad Program (7 week hosted online)
- Mentorship with an emphasis on your social enterprise operations
- Opportunity to showcase your enterprise at StartUP Fest where you can:
- Gain access to further resources for your business
- Connect with other business leaders
- Meet potential customers and partners
Spark tank Process
We will walk you through the process of putting together your proposal, pitching the idea with the opportunity to gain investment, and putting together your business plan to start creating an impact.
Spark Tank News & Updates
How Spark Tank Helped Xiamy Grow Her Business
“My favorite part of Spark Tank is the connection,” Xiamy shared. “It’s learning the terminology of the businesses and being connected to other people in
Watch Two Spark Tank Winners Turn Their Funding into Impact
Meet Two of This Year’s Winners from The 2025 Spark Tank Pitch Fest On April 10, we gathered at the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center
Owner of Valley Adobe Uses Spark Tank Award Money to Build New Brick Facility
At the Center for Community Transformation, we are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs who contribute to the growth of our communities. One notable example is
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Contact Bryan Feil at bryan.feil@fresno.edu.
