![Two-color graphic promoting the 2023 DrupalCon Pitch-Burgh Innovation Contest](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_hero_image_mobile/public/media/image/2023-05/Blog%20graphic_2023%20DrupalCon%20Pitch-Burgh%20Innovation%20Contest.png?itok=ZIBays0j) Image ![Dries Buytaert Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/post_content_attribution_headshot/public/media/image/2024-09/Employee%20Headshot_Dries%20Buytaert_Gray_WEB.png?h=ba226ffe&itok=eze7g_Ik) [Dries Buytaert](/people/contributors/dries-buytaert) Co-Founder, Executive Chairman Acquia Drupal # $70,000 USD for Drupal Innovation Contest May 8, 2023 2 minute read [Share this blog post on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://www.acquia.com/markdownify/node/46611) [Share this blog post on Twitter ]() [Share this blog post via Email ]() Got a killer idea that'll improve Drupal? You could win funding for it ![Two-color graphic promoting the 2023 DrupalCon Pitch-Burgh Innovation Contest](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_hero_image_mobile/public/media/image/2023-05/Blog%20graphic_2023%20DrupalCon%20Pitch-Burgh%20Innovation%20Contest.png?itok=ZIBays0j) Do you have a great idea to improve Drupal's software or community? The [Pitch-burgh innovation contest](https://dri.es/shark-tank-meets-drupal) provides you with the perfect opportunity to pitch your idea for a shot at receiving funding. In the past week, we've raised an impressive $70,000 USD for this contest thanks to the generous support of the [Drupal Association](https://www.drupal.org/association) and our sponsors, including [1xInternet](https://www.1xinternet.de//), [Digital Polygon](https://www.digitalpolygon.com/), [ImageX](https://imagexmedia.com/), [Palantir](https://www.palantir.net/), [Skilld](https://www.skilld.cloud/), [Zoocha](https://zoocha.com/), and [Acquia](https://www.acquia.com/). We greatly appreciate their contributions, which will help fuel innovation for [Drupal](https://www.drupal.org/). While this is a fantastic start, we're not done yet! We still hope to raise more funds, so please don't hesitate to reach out to the [Drupal Association](https://www.drupal.org/association) or to [contact me](https://dri.es/contact) if you're interested in contributing. The judges will award funding to the most exciting and impactful proposals that could make a difference in the Drupal community. Whether you have a new feature to improve Drupal's reach with [ambitious site builders](https://dri.es/drupal-is-for-ambitious-site-builders) or an innovative design to improve Drupal's user interface, we want to hear from you! We're hoping that this funding update will inspire you to [participate](https://www.drupal.org/association/pitch-burgh-innovation-contest). Remember, video submissions only need to be 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. The submission deadline is May 25, which gives you almost 4 weeks to prepare. The winners will be announced at [DrupalCon Pittsburgh](https://events.drupal.org/pittsburgh2023), but you can enter the contest even if you don't go to DrupalCon Pittsburgh. Everyone is invited to pitch! For detailed guidelines on how to participate, please visit [the original announcement](https://dri.es/shark-tank-meets-drupal). We're excited to see your submissions! *This article was originally published [here](https://dri.es/70000-usd-for-drupal-innovation-contest).* Image ![Dries Buytaert Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/post_content_attribution_headshot/public/media/image/2024-09/Employee%20Headshot_Dries%20Buytaert_Gray_WEB.png?h=ba226ffe&itok=eze7g_Ik) [Dries Buytaert](/people/contributors/dries-buytaert) Co-Founder, Executive Chairman Acquia Dries Buytaert is the original creator and project lead for Drupal and co-founder of Acquia. A noted expert in open source, he holds a PhD in computer science and engineering and has been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. [Share this blog post on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://www.acquia.com/markdownify/node/46611) [Share this blog post on Twitter ]() [Share this blog post via Email ]() ## Keep Reading [View More Resources](/resources) [Image ![Drupal logo with CMS below](/sites/default/files/styles/card_tablet/public/media/image/2023-06/Blog%20Graphic-Drupal-An%20Introduction%20to%20Drupal%20CMS.png?h=10d202d3&itok=zDm3mYSu) Blog Article 3 min ###### What Is Drupal? Trusted by millions of marketers and developers worldwide, Drupal is the most powerful open source CMS. Learn more about Drupal in this guide. Drupal Drupal ](/blog/what-is-drupal)