The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition

The Forge Business Incubator and McMaster University are proud to present our Annual $80k Pitch Competition: Startup Survivor.

Join the action on November 20 from 5-8pm at McMaster University and watch as our top student entrepreneurs compete for cash in front of a panel of expert judges.

Participate in a fun evening of startup pitches, meet exciting entrepreneurs from McMaster, network with the local innovation community and win audience prizes!

STARTUP SURVIVOR: THE PITCH COMPETITION

Startup Survivor is a 4-month Accelerator and Pitch Competition awarding $80,000 to McMaster University students and alumni with the best business ideas. The program runs annually throughout the Summer Term. We began in May with 10 startups and 35 competitors - Students and Alumni from all levels: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD.

To support the growth of these startups, McMaster and The Forge awarded $50,000 to the 10 teams while mentoring them through intense business and technical challenges. Finalists will deliver a 5-minute pitch to the audience and esteemed judging panel. After deliberations, we’ll crown our winners and award the remaining $30,000 in our prize pool!

ABOUT THE FORGE:

Welcome to The Forge, McMaster University’s premier startup incubator and entrepreneurship hub. At The Forge, we believe in empowering innovators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to transform their ideas into successful ventures.

The Forge is an entrepreneurial hub backed by McMaster University, catering to startups in the Hamilton, Greater Toronto, and Niagara Regions. Established in 2015, we actively engage with entrepreneurs, providing them comprehensive support in transforming their business concepts into thriving ventures. Regardless of industry, The Forge offers cohort-based programs to facilitate idea development, validation, and ultimately, sustainable growth.

LOCATION

The Concert Hall is located on the first floor of L.R. Wilson Hall. When entering campus from the Sterling Street entrance, L.R. Wilson Hall is directly to your left at this intersection. For parking, enter campus through the Sterling Street entrance and turn right at the first opportunity. Keeping in the left lane, follow this road into Parking Lot B. Proceed on foot along the pathway back towards L.R. Wilson Hall. The Concert Hall is located by the south entrance (sliding doors) of the Waller Lobby, L.R.Wilson Hall.

FINALISTS

Check back in September to meet the finalists who will be pitching!

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