Applications are currently being accepted for the Innovation & Growth Pitch Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Innovation & Growth Pitch Competition
Taking place on October 27, 2026, at the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, this one-day showcase will bring together researchers, industry leaders, government representatives, funders, investors, and innovation partners to explore groundbreaking solutions, foster collaboration, and accelerate economic growth.
As part of the Innovation and Growth Pitch Competition 2026, early-stage startups with innovative technology solutions will have the opportunity to participate in the Investor Pitch Showcase and present their ventures to a curated audience of investors, SMEs, and ecosystem leaders from across Ontario.
If you are building a high-potential venture and preparing for pre-seed or seed-stage funding, this is an opportunity to gain visibility, connect with investors, and showcase your innovation to key decision-makers.
Benefits of Innovation & Growth Pitch Competition
- Cash prize (amount to be announced).
- Chance to present at the Altitude Angels Investment Meeting.
- Complimentary DiscoveryX Ticket.
- Expert feedback & mentorship from investors and partners.
- Access to Labs4 Programs and commercialization consultation.
- Personalized pitch preparation support from MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
Innovation & Growth Pitch Competition Requirements
To be considered for the Pitch Competition, startups must meet the following criteria:
- Technology-Based Solution: The company must be tech-enabled or tech-driven, with a new and novel solution addressing an important problem. The venture should be beyond the ideation stage.
- Ontario-Based Business: The company must be operating in Ontario.
- Pitch Availability: Selected companies must be available to present virtually to the selection committees between September 23 - October 7, 2026.
- Pitch Team: Submissions may be made by individuals or teams; however, only one representative per company will be permitted to present during the pitch competition.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 September, 2026
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