2025 Startup Global Pitch Competition

About

The 2025 Startup Global Pitch Competition, organized by Startup Canada, is open to early stage entrepreneurs in Canada with the opportunity to compete for a cash prize pool of $70,000 to grow their business, with the winner receiving $30,000.

Benefits

• Opportunity to compete for a cash prize pool of $70,000 to grow their business, with the winner receiving $30,000. Additional prizes include $15,000 for second place, $7,500 for third place, and $2,500 for the People's Choice Award.

Eligibility Criteria

• Early stage entrepreneurs with the intention/ability to export and expand their business internationally, less than $1,000,000 in revenue and fundraising, less than 5 years of operating their business, and based in Canada. Employees of Startup Canada are ineligible to apply.