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LocationJune 7

Piñata Pitch

Pitch your business idea and
10,000$ will bring it to life

Break the Piñata
Thanks to your enthousiasm, we got an incredible amount of participants. Sign up to attend the conference here.

supported by

  • League of Innovators
  • Merge Club
  • Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program

Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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Launch A Startup

Transform your innovative idea into reality with our Grand Prize.

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Leading Mentors

Receive mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and tech veterans.

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International Tech Scene

Piñata Pitch puts you in front of leading investors, founders, and companies.

The Competition

  • January 13th

    Online submissions opened

  • March 20th - Judging begins

    Online submissions closed.

  • Semi-Finalists Announced - March 30th

    The 15 teams with the best ideas have been selected as the semi-finalists.

  • April 12th - Finalist Announcement

    These 5 teams are paired with a mentor to prepare for the Conference.

  • Conference - June 7th

    The 5 finalists pitch at the live Piñata Pitch Conference in Montreal, Canada.

Got more questions? Check our FAQ page. Otherwise, ask in our Discord server!

Details

Piñata Pitch consists of two main components:

1. Startup Pitch Competition

A multi-round elimination process where teams develop and refine business ideas through expert mentorship.

2. In-Person Conference & Finals

In-Person Conference & Finals – A live event featuring finalist pitches, networking opportunities, and industry talks.

Judging Criteria

• Feasibility

Market fit, financial viability, and resource availability

• Growth Potential

Market size, scalability, and competitive advantage

• Application of Technology

Innovation, business model integration, and technical feasibility

• Creativity & Storytelling

Engagement, originality, and passion

Guiding Axes

Projects submitted to the competition are strongly encouraged to address one of our four main axes:

1. Health and well-being advancement

2. Clean and accessible energy development

3. Infrastructure, industrialization, and innovation

4. Urban development and community building

Got more questions? Check our FAQ page. Otherwise, ask in our Discord server!

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$10,000

in Prizes

Unrestricted grants to continue
working on your ideas.

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Our Partners & Sponsors

Our Judges & Mentors

Shape the Future of Montreal Tech

Whether through funding, mentorship, judging, or prizes, your involvement creates lasting impact. Partnering with Piñata Pitch connects you with Montreal's most promising young talent. 🤍

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