On December 14, 2025, Black Tech Saturdays hosted our second annual Holiday Celebration, featuring the inaugural Holiday Pitch Competition. Founders from a range of industries came together to compete for a grand prize of $15,000.

From over 100 submissions, 31 finalists were selected by the review committee. After a dynamic, rapid-fire pitch round, three finalists rose to the top, chosen by judges Justin Owenu, Talona Johnson, and Lauren Uddyback.

• $15,000 1st Place - Reaction Technologies, Co-Founder - Brandon Martin

• $10,000 2nd Place - Celar Energy, Founder - Marcedes-Antoniya Preston

• $5,000 3rd Place - Arke, Founder - Nana Arkorful

• $1,000 People’s Choice Award - Doula Technology Solutions, Founder - Camaria Wafer