Pull Up & Pitch creates an entry point into the cannabis economy for entrepreneurs whose ideas may extend beyond plant-touching businesses. Participants are invited to bring forward concepts, products, services, and emerging ventures that address opportunities within the broader cannabis ecosystem.
Two Baltimore-based winners will receive business development support from The Living Well's inaugural CanniLab, including a year-long package of entrepreneurial support, mentoring and business coaching, access to meeting and co-working space at Baltimore Unity Hall, and a cash stipend to support the continued development of their concept.
Pitchers will be evaluated on the strength and clarity of their concept, connection between the problem and solution, innovation, feasibility, understanding of their market or community, economic and community impact, and readiness for continued development.
Pitch Requirements
All pitches must be registered in advance.
Presentation decks must be submitted by September 11, 2026,
RSVP: Pull Up & Pitch Baltimore is more than a pitch competition—it is the entry point into CanniLab, our emerging ecosystem for developing and supporting non-plant-touching cannabis businesses.
Entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas, receive feedback from experienced judges and coaches, and compete for mentorship, workspace, and seed support. The most promising concepts will move into CanniLab for continued development.
This is how we turn community ideas into sustainable enterprises—and create more pathways into the cannabis economy.
September 21 | 6–9 PM
Baltimore Unity Hall
Hosted by The Living Well’s Black Canni as part of the Black Cannabis Week Daily Dose Tour.
Complete our Pitch Form to RSVP
Each pitch must be 20 minutes or less.
What Your Pitch Should Include:
The problem or need you are addressing
Your product, service, or proposed solution
Who your idea serves or your target market
Your Minimum Viable Product concept
How the cash prize would be used
Your business model
The potential community or industry impact
Your proposed next steps
Whether you are developing an ancillary business, a cannabis-related service, or an innovative product, this is an opportunity to share your vision, receive feedback, connect with industry leaders, and gain support for your next stage of development.
Bring your vision. Share your innovation. Build what’s next in cannabis, culture, and community.