Road to Open Call Pitch Day
National ACE is collaborating with Walmart to offer business owners a game-changing opportunity - the chance to pitch their American-made products directly to a Walmart sourcing representative through the Road to Open Call Pitch Day! Below are a few things to consider before you apply:
We are looking for shelf-ready products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S. Services and other categories found here will not be accepted in this application process. A full list of eligibility requirements can be found on the application page. Must comply with FTC Guidelines.
A total of 30 applicants will be selected to pitch their shelf-ready products in Los Angeles on April 9, 2026, receive expert coaching, and gain insights into scaling their business for national retail.
Well-qualified products may even receive a Fast Pass for Walmart’s 2026 Open Call.
Event Details:
Who: Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and manufacturers with shelf-ready products that are made, grown or assembled in the USA
What: One-on-one pitches with a Walmart sourcing representative & expert coaching
Where: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013When: April 9, 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Application Deadline: Apply by March 20, 2026