Sierra College Ignite+Empower - Pitch Showcase

​Join us for Sierra College's Ignite and Empower's Spring 2026 cohort Pitch Showcase. Our founders will be presenting their business and investment ideas to the community, as they seek feedback, advice, and other forms of support to ensure they continue their momentum.

​The pitches begins at 9am and will take place in Building J (Cafeteria), located in the center of campus (map). Optimal parking can be found at the garage on the north end of campus, accessible by the Sierra College Boulevard entrance ($3). Light breakfast will be served.

​The Sierra College Ignite and Empower Program, led by entrepreneurs-in-residence from GFN: Growth Factory Nonprofit, provides seed funding, structured guidance, and bespoke mentorship with the goal of directing students to research and validate their business ideas, build a resourced network of early-adopters and partners, and develop self-sufficiency through the founding of a microenterprise. Upon completion of securing essential customer validation and delivering a pitch by the end of the program, students will receive a $500 microgrant in the form of financial aid.