With restrictions in place all over the world, the opportunity to participate in business plan competitions/pitch competitions has significantly increased. Most of these competitions are now being held virtually, allowing start-ups to participate in a variety of competitions, not just in Canada but abroad. These competitions are very beneficial for start-ups, as it’s a way to network and also gain the opportunity to securing funding. We would heavily advise start-ups to use this page to constantly updated themselves on the possible competitions they could partake in.
Rice Business Plan Competition
Eligibility Criteria
Student-led, Seeking Investments, Not raised more than $250,000 in capital prior to July 1, 2020
Prize
Last year 1st place – $350,000
Industry
Energy/Tech/Digital Enterprise
Deadline to apply
February 2nd, 2021
Country
USA
O R B i T Pitch Competition
Eligibility Criteria
Learn More Through the Application
Prize
Come Soon…
Industry
General
Deadline to apply
NaN
Country
Canada
Heartland Challenge
Eligibility Criteria
Grad/Undergrad student led start-up, must have the endorsement of a faculty from University
Prize
1st Place – $50,000
Industry
General
Deadline to apply
February 12th, 2021
Country
USA
AAGEF Entrepreneur Challenge 2021
Eligibility Criteria
Learn More Through the Application
Prize
Come Soon…
Industry
General
Deadline to apply
Ocotber 15th, 2021
Country
Canada
New Venture Championship’s venture competition
Eligibility Criteria
Student led, seeking investments, application submission under supervision of university faculty
Prize
$50,000+
Industry
General
Deadline to apply
February 14th, 2021
Country
USA
Richard’s Barrentine Values And Venture Competition
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate students, business plan authenticated by a univeristy faculty
Prize
$100,000
Industry
Societal/Environmental
Deadline to apply
February 22nd, 2021
Country
USA
University Startup World Cup
Eligibility Criteria
Early Stage/Growth Stage, Affiliated with a University
Prize
$15,000
Industry
General
Deadline to apply
Spring 2021
Country
Unknown
Cyber Pitch competition
Eligibility Criteria
A company in which the founders retain some portion of ownership, Product or service launched within last 2 years
Prize
Coming Soon…
Industry
Cybersecurity
Deadline to apply
NaN
Country
USA
Innovation World Cup
Eligibility Criteria
Older than 18
Prize
Coming Soon…
Industry
Separate competitions for a variety of industries
Deadline to apply
NaN
Country
Germany
U.PITCH
Eligibility Criteria
Enrolled as a college student, graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program within the past six months
Prize
Coming Soon…
Industry
Cybersecurity
Deadline to apply
NaN
Country
USA
2021 RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Eligibility Criteria
At least one founder is a current full-time U of T student or recent alumni from a full-time program
Prize
$5,000-25,000
Industry
General
Deadline to apply
NaN
Country
Canada
Adams Sustainability Innovation Prize
Eligibility Criteria
At least one founder who is a current U of T student, post doc or a recent alum
Prize
$10,000
Industry
Sustainability Ideas
Deadline to apply
NaN
Country
Canada