Ideation Lab Pitch

August 23, 2023
6:00PM – 7:00PM EST
@ Online via Zoom

$5,000 in cash prizes!

Join us from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 23 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money and in-kind prizes, see examples of how the pitching process works, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties.

This event is facilitated by ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and will be held virtually via ZOOM.

Judges

Eligibility Criteria

  • Member of the Summer 2023 Ideation Lab
  • Successfully completed 3 online modules as part of the program requirements
  • Attended 2 virtual and/or in-person events before the time of application

Judging Criteria

The panel of judges will be looking for the venture’s:

  • Opportunity: A clearly identified problem and articulated and compelling value proposition
  • Viability and impact: Demonstrated traction, market opportunity and knowledge
  • Growth potential: Sustainable and scalable idea
  • Innovation: Intellectual property and/or strong competitive differentiation
  • Talent: A strong team
  • Communication skills: An effective and persuasive overall application and pitch presentation

Prizes

1st place: $4,00.00

People’s Choice: $1000.00

Indigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC

An experiential learning program for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen.

A boutique-style program to support your business development and help you grow.

A student-led creative studio with intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of our ventures and small businesses in our community.