Introducing Grizzly Pursuit at INNOVATEwest! Think you have what it takes to impress the tech world? Pitch your groundbreaking idea for a chance to
WIN $20,000 IN CASH!
Brough to you by:
Grizzly
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We expect hundreds of companies to apply to the first ever Grizzly Pursuit! Our judges will review and select the top applicants to come pitch, LIVE and IN-PERSON, at INNOVATEwest. 6 finalists will make it to the finales and face off on the main stage in front of thousands of attendees before one lucky winner will walk away with $20,000 in cash!
BONUS: MaRS is excited to offer all finalists a pitch prep session with with pitch coach and storytelling expert Chris Giantsopoulos. Chris is an experienced entrepreneur and instructor, known for coaching startups across diverse industries.
Details
Who:
Start-ups/scale-ups of latest innovative technologies (both software and/or hardware).
When:
Tuesday, April 16th & Wednesday, April 17th on the Qualifying Stage at INNOVATEwest.
Why:
Get exposure to the biggest investors in Tech and win $20,000 in cash.
Meet our finalists!
JOHAN FOSTER
ReAct Materials
DR. YASMINE ABDIN
Fibernx
Meet our judges and hosts
GRIZZLY PURSUIT JUDGE
NEIL GRUNBERG
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Storytime Capital
April 16, 2024
Exposition Floor
GRIZZLY PURSUIT JUDGE
KA-HAY LAW
Partner & Investment Director
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good
April 16, 2024
Exposition Floor
GRIZZLY PURSUIT JUDGE
CHRIS NEUMANN
General Partner
Panache Ventures
April 17, 2024
BetaKit Keynote Stage
GRIZZLY PURSUIT JUDGE
LEAH NGUYEN
Chief Investment Officer
InBC Investment Corp
April 17, 2024
BetaKit Keynote Stage
GRIZZLY PURSUIT JUDGE
WADE PRESTON
Director of Tech & Innovation Banking
National Bank of Canada
April 17, 2024
BetaKit Keynote Stage
FAQs
- Companies must be a start-up or scale-up of latest innovative technologies.
- Companies of both software and/or hardware qualify.
The qualifying stage (on the Expo Floor) will host the top pitches throughout both conference days. The top 6 will be selected by our judges to pitch on the main stage at the end of Day 2.
Yes! You will receive a complimentary Innovator pass if you’re selected within the top companies to pitch live.
You will get 3 minutes to pitch, followed by a 3 minute Q&A with the panel of judges.
Once the applications process is closed, and finalists are selected, all other applicants will receive a code to register for a discounted pass.
Applicants will be contacted by an INNOVATEwest staff member, approximately 1 week after the application deadline.
