Regional Pitch Competition

This competition offers post-secondary students and community members in Kingston the chance to advance their early-stage ventures through funding and mentorship.

Application Deadline:
Exploration
Idea
Startup

Resource Details

In the annual Dunin-Deshpande Summer Pitch Competition, teams have the opportunity to receive non dilutive seed funding. Competitors will go through a series of rounds and receive coaching from the DDQIC team and members of the global network to improve their final pitch. During the final round of the competition, audience members are invited to watch and participate in choosing the winner of the Wisdom of Market Award - a prize given to the audience's favorite venture.

How to Apply

  1. Submit an online application form during the application window (June to July).
  2. Include a detailed description of your venture and its impact on the Kingston community.
  3. Participate in initial review and selection rounds.
  4. Prepare and deliver your pitch during the competition rounds.
  5. Attend a group onboarding meeting scheduled bi-weekly on Thursdays at 10 AM (EST).

Deliverables

Qualifications

Be a legal business in Ontario

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All Applicable Stages

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Exploration
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Startup

Support Type

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Funding and Capital

Support Categories

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Coaching, Strategy and Mentorship
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Funding
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Networking

Resource Partner(s)

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Queen's University

Eligibility Criteria

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Student or Youth Entrepreneurs

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