Candidate Application - Veteran Shark Tank

Being part of the Veteran Shark Tank as a contestant is a great way to build a network for life. Take a look at our media page and check out the Veteran Shark Tank social media profiles to learn more.

When you are ready to submit your application, please follow these steps:

1. Fill in ALL the information requested in the boxes below to be considered.
2. Provide a brief video, 2 minutes or less, explaining what your business is and why it should be included in Veteran Shark Tank 2026
3. Provide a PowerPoint presentation, no more than 10 slides, ensuring that you cover the following topics:

Market: size, growth, competition and regulatory dynamics of target market
Product / Service: description of product / service and value proposition
Go-to-Market Strategy: customer acquisition strategy and cost
Customers: profile and attractiveness of clients
Financials: current and projected financial model, including sales, cost of goods sold, operating expenses and expected profits
Key Risks: identified risks and potential mitigants

Please note:
**The business submitting the application cannot be older than 3 years old on the day of the competition (December 7, 2026).
**If you receive a notification after your submission that you did not meet the criteria for submission, you will have 5 days from notification to correct the errors identified and resubmit.

If you have any questions about the application process or need technical support, please email info@veteransharktank.com.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 13, 2026

Applicant Form

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Hometown(Required)

City State

Branch of Service(Required)

End Date of Service(Required)

Business Name(Required)

Website

As part of the application process, the committee will review your video alongside the slide deck and judge them as a package deal (similar to the actual competition).

Please note: Your submission should be in “pitch” format and NOT a promotional video for your product or service. Your pitch video should be a narrated video package that includes your business, product/service, and why it should be included in Veteran Shark Tank 2026. The video should be no longer than 2 minutes.

Upload Slide Deck (PowerPoint or PDF)(Required)

Accepted file types: pptx, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Link to your video pitch on YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, etc...(Required)

Heads up! If you are uploading a large file (such as a video), please be patient while your files upload to the server. After clicking submit, the loading icon will spin while your files upload. You will be redirected to a confirmation page after a successful submission.