It’s Women 2.0’s 3rd Annual Pitch 2009: Startup Competition, and five emerging businesses will be chosen to pitch live on May 7.

Prizes include:

• One-on-one meeting with Michael Moritz
• 3 months of office space and mentoring
• Marketing strategy
• PR strategy
• Legal support

Now there is an entry fee of $25. And you may think you’re leaping through hoops to apply. (I think it’s fun stuff, but others  may differ). Youll need a business plan, a paper napkin idea presentation & a video.

For more information go to http://www.women2.org/pitch2009/

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Women With A Startup: Contest Alert

The $500 grant allows women-owned startups to cover some expenses including equipment, web design or publicity.

To apply, go to http://www.womensnet.net/Amber-Grants/apply.php. Applications are being accepted until October 31. Applicants must be members of WomensNet.net. The grantee will be announced in November.

Founded in 1998 by Melody Wigdahl, WomensNet.net is an online women’s business community that exists to help women succeed in small business. The Amber Grant was created in memory of Wigdahl’s sister, who died at 19.

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Women starting a business can get some help