North Battleford Innovation Hub Startup PITCH COMPETITION

To be eligible for the NBIH Startup Pitch Competition, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You have a product or startup idea that is capable of scaling into a functioning business entity.
• The intention/ability to put in meaningful work into the production and marketing of your product/idea and turn it into a viable business.
• Be willing to commit to at least 6-month mentorship and teamwork.
• Your business/operations are founded/headquartered based in the Battlefords, Canada.

Please note these additional eligibility details:

• Promoters and founders of NBIH (and their immediate family members) are ineligible to apply.
• Submissions may be entered as individuals or teams, however, the maximum number of team members for a single pitch is limited to one person.

• Pitchers will be given 5 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A from judges. The pitch will be verbal. Participants with physical products are able to bring their product to the pitch. Please note, there is no set up time for products, therefore we can only allow small physical products.
• Following the first round of pitches, the judges will select the top 5 pitchers that will move on to the finals.
• The pitchers who have made it to the next round will be announced after the break of the first round.
• The top 5 will then present again on the Mainstage. They will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.
• Following this, the judges will pick the winner, who will win a $5,000 cash prize! (to be invested into the business/idea).
• Finalists will also be eligible for the choice award, where our audience will vote on their favourite business/idea.

Our criteria focus on answering important questions. Most importantly, “What is your potential to scale?” To help answer this question, our panel of judges will assess your business under the following criteria:

• Target market – Is there a clearly defined target market? Businesses that have clearly outlined their target audience will be able to identify the potential for scaling.
• Objective – Does your business solve a problem both in the short and long-term?
• Solution – Businesses with a detailed, innovative solution with a strong unique selling proposition (USP) will be more likely to scale. This criterion assesses your overall product or service.
• Competition – Scaling means stacking up against a community of innovators and entrepreneurs. How will your idea/business stand out? Why should a customer choose your solution?

To apply to pitch, please register by completing your details and your business/idea proposition here

You will be asked a series of questions about your business/idea to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.