City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center

Clark and Multnomah Counties are brimming with doer and makers creating exceptional products and services to solve some of the worlds biggest problems. Talent, networks, and resources converge here to make Clark and Multnomah Counties great places to start and grow businesses.

It’s time to celebrate this entrepreneurial ecosystem and highlight some of its emerging startup businesses. Please join us and help cheer on these innovative ventures!

Eligible competitors include all entrepreneurs that either operate their business or live in Clark and Multnomah County (also including out of county entrepreneurs for the first year). Selected businesses will have developed a unique product or service solution that solves a big problem in a national or international market.

Companies will compete for equity investments, cash prizes, as well as in-kind services provided by local businesses. Additionally, the event will offer a great opportunity to increase the visibility of the businesses to both investors and the general public.

Columbia River Pitch is 1 of 3 Pitch Oregon pitch competitions taking place in the Portland Metro area including Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Clark counties.