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TechIdea pitch competition 2024

TechIdea Pitch Competition 2024/25

Extended submission deadline: Jan. 19, 2025, 11:59PM ET

TechIdea Pitch Competition

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This competition encourages ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ students, working in teams, to propose new technologically-based ideas/solutions that solve real world problems. This year's pitch competition is taking place on January 30th, 2025 during the John D. Thompson Entrepreneurial Development Seminar. Up to five teams will be selected to compete, each team will have 3 minutes to present their TechIdea pitch to aÌýpanel of judgesÌýfrom the business and entrepreneurial community. Judges will have 3 minutes to ask questions and give feedback.ÌýÌý


Competition Benefits

Cash Prizes - $500, $250, $100 and a bonus $50 audience favorite


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Increase your entrepreneurial skills

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1:1 pitch training
from experienced coaches


Networking opportunities once the pitches conclude

Feedback from successful entrepreneurs and business leadersÌý


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Develop your pitch and presentation skillsÌý

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How It Works

  1. Students submit their TechIdea -
  2. Up to 5ÌýtopÌýideas areÌýselectedÌýand coaching isÌýprovided to help them develop their pitch
  3. Finalists pitch their idea during the 11thÌýannual John D. Thompson Entrepreneurial Development SeminarÌýon January 30th, 2025
  4. Top 3 pitches win cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 plus a bonus $50 prize for audience favourite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility?

  • TeamÌý

    • Open to any ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University student team comprised of 2 to 4 membersÌýÌýÌý

    • At least one team member is a currently enrolled student, undergraduate or graduate, in a facultyÌýthat is STEM-related at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵÌýÌýÌý

  • TechIdeaÌý

    • If you have already developed your solution and are beyond the idea stage (e.g. already have sales/customer transactions or have raised company funding from sources other than friends and family), then you are not eligible.

How do I apply?

  • Submit your TechIdea by Jan. 19, 2025, 11:59PM ET.

When is the competition taking place?

  • The competition will be held during the annual John D. Thompson Entrepreneurial Development Seminar on January 30th, 2025.

What is a technologically based idea?

  • It's aÌýservice or product that relates to or involves technology, in other words, the application of scientific or engineering knowledge for practical purposes.Ìý

  • There are so many possibilities! A TechIdea could be a new formulation, a novel material, a solution or service or product – anything that involves technology (including but not limited to information technology).ÌýÌý

    Past TechIdeas include consumer products, animal care solutions, environmental monitoring, healthcare communication, energy storage, mental health support, eco packaging, dental care, travel optimization and student engagement.ÌýÌýCheck out our previous TechIdea competing teams!Ìý

How are submissions evaluated?

  • Degree of environmental, economic and social impactÌý

  • Degree of innovation and feasibilityÌý

  • Understanding of competitive landscapeÌýÌý

  • Technical and business challenges clearly identifiedÌý

How many teams are selected to pitch?ÌýÌý

  • Up to 5Ìýteams are selected to participate in the competition.

Is there a prize?

  • The top 3 pitches win cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 plus a bonus $50 prize for audience favourite.Ìý

Is pitch coaching available?

  • Yes

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