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.
Spark Tank 2026
October 23, 2026
Fresno Pacific University, Ashley Auditorium (MCD Ashley)
1717 South Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702
More details to come.
Ways to Participate
Attend
Come encourage your community in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
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
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
2024 Start-Up Fest Was a Success!
On June 13th, the Center for Community Transformation hosted the 2024 Start-Up Fest, a small business expo at Fresno Pacific University’s Warkentine Culture and Arts Center.
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Contact Bryan Feil at bryan.feil@fresno.edu.
