Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024
The BIPOC and Rural Tech Founders event series aims to help foster more access into the innovation sector by accelerating startup companies by diverse founders to advance problem-solving, social impact, create jobs and fuel the economy. Our eighth event in the series will be the Rural Founders Pitch and Social series which will be hosted in Red Deer Alberta. Successful applicants will receive 2 free pitch coaching sessions and pitch to a crowd of supporters on October 17th at Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer.
Prizes include:
- First place receiving $3,000,
- Second place receiving $2,000,
- Third place receiving $1,000 and
- Fourth and fifth place: $500.
The afternoon will also feature a resource fair, networking opportunities and refreshments. There will be a total of 5 Founders pitching for 4 minutes with 3 mins Q/A
The deadline to apply is September 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Apply below!
Here is a Reference Document (PDF) with application details, including eligibility, the application process and a heads-up on the application questions. Only applications submitted using the application form below will be considered.
Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition and Social (Fall 2024) – Application Form