Pitch your idea
HAVE A VISION WORTH BACKING? BRING IT TO THE STAGE.
Four finalists. Live pitches. Two awards. The room you've been waiting for.
Who should apply?
Built for bold founders ready to be seen.
Whether you're scaling a deep-tech mining innovation, a health sciences breakthrough, or a clean-tech challenger, Venture North PITCH is where Northern Ontario's most ambitious companies meet the capital and connections to grow.
The PITCH 2026 application window has closed.
Want to be first in line for PITCH 2027? Register your interest and we'll notify you as soon as applications open.
Eligibility Criteria
- Early-to-growth-stage tech startup with a scalable product across multiple sectors including, but not limited to, mining, construction, forestry, medtech, software, and advanced manufacturing.
- Headquartered or have a commitment to operate the majority of the company's operations in the City of Greater Sudbury.
- High potential venture that have both cumulative revenues and capital raised equating to less than $1M since company inception.
- Ready to pitch live on October 1, 2026 and fully commit to hybrid coaching blocks with the NORCAT mentor roster.
- Prepared to submit your most recent pitch deck and a 90-second video showcasing your company and team.
What you get
More than a pitch.
A launchpad.
Exposure
Pitch in front of investors, founders, partners, and media, all in one room.
Funding Opportunity
Compete for $15,000 in cash awards and unlock new follow-on conversations.
Investor Access
Engage directly with Northern Ontario Angels, Canada's most active Angel group.
Myomar Molecular
Judges' Choice & Peter Dal Bianco Award
Venture North PITCH 2025 Winner
$15,000 in Cash Awards
Real capital. Real momentum. Real recognition.
Four finalists pitch live to a panel of judges, with angel investors in the room, competing for two awards built to fuel what comes next.
Judges' Choice Award
$10,000
Awarded to the strongest overall pitch, as selected by our esteemed panel of Judges.
Sponsored by
Peter Dal Bianco Award
$5,000
Awarded to the founder who best embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, as voted live by the audience in the room.
Sponsored by
The path to the stage
From application to applause.
Applications for PITCH 2026 are now closed. The four finalists have been selected and are preparing to take the stage.
01
Apply
Applications closed July 6, 2026.
02
Selection
Four finalists selected by the review panel.
03
Prep
Coaching and prep ahead of the live event.
04
Pitch
Take the stage on October 1, 2026.
Missed the deadline? Be the first to know when PITCH 2027 opens.
Relive the moment
PITCH 2025 Recap
See what happens when the North's boldest founders take the stage.
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