Applications are now closed and will open again in June 2025!
To make your application as strong as possible, we recommend you learn about our process of judging and the way we evaluate contestants by visiting our FAQ and Rules page! If you still have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Listen to the 2023 South Side Pitch winner’s story
Learn about Rodney’s story and how the competition is impacting his business and the community!
Prizes
With over $34,000 in prizes, the IJ Clinic is spotlighting South Siders with a passion to pitch. Compete against over 100 applicants for one of the top five spots! Each finalist is guaranteed a cash prize at the end of the night.
*The Community Favorite Award is a generous cash award that acknowledges the South Side Pitch finalist that receives the most public votes.
*The Rustandy Center Social Impact Award is a generous cash award of $2,500 that is given to a South Side Pitch finalist chosen by staff from the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.