SJC Incubator: Regional & Countywide Pitch Events
Pitch Your Idea. Win Support.
Experience entrepreneurs from across the region to take the stage, gain exposure, and compete for cash prizes and business opportunities.
Pitch Event Schedule
Don't know where each district is? View the county supervisorial district map (PDF)
District 1
- Date: March 20, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address:
306 E. Main Street,
Stockton, CA 95202 - Room: Yomesite (Lower Level)
District 2
- Date: March 26, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address:
306 E. Main Street,
Stockton, CA 95202 - Room: Yomesite (Lower Level)
District 3
- Date: April 3, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address:
940 River Islands Parkway,
Lathrop, CA 95330
District 4
- Date: March 13, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Address:
125 S
Hutchins St A,
Lodi, CA 95240 - Room: Cottage/Pisano Room
District 5
- Date: April 10, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address:
Tracy Transit Center,
50 E. 6th Street
Tracy, CA 95376
Overview
How the Pitch Events Works
Start locally in a regional pitch event, then advance to the countywide event for larger prizes, broader exposure, and greater opportunity.
Eligibility: To participate, you must be a registered SJC Incubator participant, operate a for-profit business, AND your business must be established in 2021 or newer.
Not part of the SJC Incubator Program? Register now.
Regional Pitch Events
Local pitch competitions held throughout San Joaquin County, where selected businesses present their ideas live.
- Five regional pitch events across San Joaquin County
- Ten businesses selected per region to pitch live
- Open to businesses in any phase
- First-place winners advance to the countywide event
Prize Breakdown
Each region awards cash prizes to five winners.
1st–5th place winners split the regional prize pool.
Advancing to the Countywide Event
Regional first-place winners along with five selected participants move forward for greater exposure, larger prizes, and a broader audience of partners, leaders, and supporters.
Countywide Pitch Event
The main pitch event featuring top businesses from across San Joaquin County.
- Ten businesses selected countywide to compete
- Includes top performers from regional pitch events
- Pitch in front of partners, leaders, and supporters
- Designed to maximize exposure and momentum
Prize Breakdown
🥇 1st — $7,500
🥈 2nd — $5,000
🥉 3rd — $3,500
4th–8th — $1,600 each
9th–10th — $500 each
Featured
Advancing Winners & Selected Participants
Meet the countywide presenters, including advancing regional winners and selected participants from across San Joaquin County.
Hatti Flemming
Blue Collar Cab Clean
District 1 Winner
Jewelian Johnson
Sahara Sips
District 2 Winner
Carina Berrios & Marissa Codog
Skin Twin
District 3 Winners
Carina Berrios & Marissa Codog
Good & Well
District 4 Winners
Michael Vieria
Freedom3D
District 5 Winner
Karen Cadavos
Itinera
Selected Participant
Kara Prado
Prado Pixels
Selected Participant
Donald Pierre
Vhalanx Core
Selected Participant
Ursula Kemp-Paden
Queen B's Herbal Teas & More
Selected Participant
Walaa AlSami
Stitch & Balance
Selected Participant
Steps to Apply
Applying is simple. Submit the form and your application will be reviewed.
STEP 1
Start the Application
Open the application form and begin sharing details about you and your business.
STEP 2
Tell Your Story
Share what we should know about you, your business, and the impact you want to make.
STEP 3
Submit & Get Ready
Submit your application. We’ll be in touch with next steps.
Deadline reminder: Application deadlines vary by district and are two weeks before each district’s pitch event. Be sure to review the schedule above to confirm your deadline.
What Are The Judging Criteria?
At the live pitch event, your pitch will be evaluated across six areas, all equally weighted. These criteria apply to the live presentation.
The Problem You're Solving & Who It's For
Do you clearly explain what problem exists, who has it, and why it matters?
The People Behind the Idea
Do you (and your team, if any) have the skills, experience, or personal connection needed to bring this idea to life?
Progress So Far
What have you done already? This could include early users, customer conversations, a prototype, pilot tests, or partnerships.
How This Becomes a Business
Do you explain how people will find you, why they would choose you, and how money will eventually be made?
How Ready You Are to Move Forward
Does the idea or business seem ready for the next step—such as more users, more testing, funding, or scaling?
How Well the Idea Is Presented
Is the pitch easy to understand, well-organized, and confidently delivered with clear visuals and messaging?
Tip: You don’t need to have everything perfect—just make your pitch clear, grounded, and easy to follow.
Details on Each Pitch Event
District 5
Tracy Transit Center
50 E. 6th Street, Tracy, CA 95376Sponsors
District 3
Lathrop Police Department
940 River Islands Parkway, Lathrop, CA 95330Sponsors
District 2
Sponsors
District 1
Sponsors
District 4
Sponsors
