The Night Ahead
Taking the Stage.
The agenda, the finalists, the judges, and the moments shaping PITCH 2026.
The evening
A night that pays for itself in connections.
From the opening fireside to the final pitch, every moment is built to spark new conversations and unlock new opportunities.
Schedule subject to change.
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Doors Open · Registration
Networking, appetizers, cash bar.
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome & Alumni Panel
Partnership remarks and an intimate conversation with past winners and the investors behind their success.
7:00 – 7:30 PM
Networking Break
Connect with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
7:30 – 9:00 PM
PITCH 2026
Four finalists. Live pitches. Judging. Winners announced.
9:00 – 10:00 PM
After Hours · Le Pub
Keep the momentum going at the official after party.
The Contestants
Finalists revealed soon.
Applications are being reviewed. The four founders taking the stage at PITCH 2026 will be announced here.
Finalist 01
To Be Announced
Founder · Company · Stage
Finalist 02
To Be Announced
Founder · Company · Stage
Finalist 03
To Be Announced
Founder · Company · Stage
Finalist 04
To Be Announced
Founder · Company · Stage
Think you should be on this list?
Apply to PitchThe Judges
Meet the PITCH judges.
Three industry leaders will evaluate the finalists and award the Judges' Choice. To be announced.
Judge 01
To Be Announced
Name · Title · Organization
Judge 02
To Be Announced
Name · Title · Organization
Judge 03
To Be Announced
Name · Title · Organization
Winner Spotlight
An inside look at Myomar Molecular
Go behind the scenes with the 2025 Venture North PITCH winner.
Partner with PITCH 2026
Put your brand in front of the founders shaping the North.
Partnership packages unlock stage time, premium hospitality, and direct access to the room.
The Peter Dal Bianco Award
It's in your hands now.
Be a part of the action. Every vote counts.
At PITCH 2026, the audience decides. After the finalists take the stage, every attendee casts a live vote to crown the winner of the Peter Dal Bianco Award, named in honour of a longtime champion of Northern entrepreneurship whose career has been defined by backing bold founders.
Live Voting
Cast your vote in real time from your seat.
You Decide
Audience votes crown the Peter Dal Bianco winner.
Every Voice
One ticket. One vote. Every voice counts.
In The Room
Only attendees get a say, be there to be heard.
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