Greater Sudbury, ON — Are you an early-stage founder or small-medium business owner building something bold, brilliant, scalable, and investment-ready? We want you to showcase your vision at Venture North PITCH, happening on October 2, 2025, at College Boreal.
Applications are now officially open for Greater Sudbury’s signature pitch event, and we are looking for emerging startups eager to take the stage. Powered by Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) and NORCAT Innovation, Venture North PITCH 2025 is more than just a competition — it’s your launchpad into one of Canada’s most tightly connected tech and investment ecosystems!
Since its inception in 2014, Venture North PITCH has celebrated the unwavering ambition and energy of Northern Ontario’s startups year after year — and this year, you could be one of four founders pitching live on stage to a room of accredited investors, funders, and innovation leaders with deep roots in Northern Ontario! Eligible applications will be evaluated and scored based on criteria aligned with the challenge statement, which includes:
- Innovation: The degree to which the solution introduces novel technology, approaches, or models that respond to real market needs or industry gaps.
- Feasibility: The practicality and clarity of the venture’s implementation plan, including its readiness to move from concept to execution.
- Scalability and Market Opportunity: The potential for the business to grow regionally, nationally, or globally while contributing to economic development in Northern Ontario.
- Financial Stability: The venture’s ability to responsibly manage funding, generate revenue, and sustain operations over time.
Whether you're preparing to raise your first round of funding or you are seeking your next strategic partner, Venture North PITCH 2025 is your opportunity to turn vision into venture. Past finalists have gone from prototype to partnership, pitch deck to pilot — and now it is your chance to bring impact and change to our growing ecosystem!
Why Be a Part of PITCH 2025?
Compete for Cash Prizes:
- $10,000 Judge’s Choice Award
- $5,000 Peter Dal Bianco People’s Choice Award
Get Mentored by Local Experts:
- Finalists will receive personalized coaching from NORCAT Innovation’s Mentorship Board — a team of local seasoned entrepreneurs and investors. You’ll gain insights into market fit, funding strategies, and investor expectations, ensuring your pitch connects you to the right audience.
Expand Your Network Presence:
- Gain exposure to industry CEOs, investors, advisors, innovation experts, private-sector leaders, government, media, and ecosystem builders across Northern Ontario and beyond. Whether you're looking to secure capital or pilot your product, Venture North PITCH connects you to the energetic network that will put your name and brand on the map
Much More Than a PITCH:
- Venture North PITCH 2025 will also feature a catered networking reception, fireside chats, and a keynote presentation from Craig McLellan and Kelsey Ingram of ThinkOn Inc., exploring "Finding Sovereignty and Why It Matters."
Are you ready to take your idea from the whiteboard to the PITCH podium? Apply today!
Key Dates
Media Contact
Cynthia Furlotte | Communications Lead | NORCAT | cfurlotte@norcat.org