Jan 17, 3:00 – 5:30 AM (UTC)
Start the New Year right. Polish up those pitches and join us in the first of several pitch battles first on the local level (Canada) then on to the global stage (Silicon Valley) Tell us what problem you are solving, why you & why now. Get feedback from our panel of judges and take your startup to the next level. Do you have what it takes to win it all? Participate and find out!
Calling all startups from cities without an in-person pitch battle! If your chapter isn’t hosting or the dates don’t work, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!
Apply now for a chance to compete in a Canadian Virtual Pitch Event, where you’ll battle it out with other startups to advance to the Regional Semi-Final on January 21, alongside chapter winners from across North America.
Sign up here https://airtable.com/appQk3fM8t3nTh3WW/pagfp1ffhg8AKFpMy/form
Format:
Selected Founders will pitch for 2 mins.
No slides or pitch deck.
2 mins of judges feedback
1 Winner selected by the judges at the end of all pitches
Winner will progress to a North American Semi Final on Jan 21
SG Global Pitch Battle Overview:
Join one of 100 chapter battles happening across 34 countries in just 4 days!
Thousands of startups taking part.
Compete for the chance to advance to the North American Semi-Final and ultimately vie for the SG Global Pitch Champion title.
Startup Eligibility:
Tech-driven, scalable business model, pre-seed to Series A startups.
🚀 Apply now for your chance to shine on the global stage!
Key Milestones:
Chapter Battle: Winners move to the US Semi-Final (Jan 21, 2025)
Final: Top Semi-Finalists compete virtually on Jan 23, 2025 for global glory
Prizes:
Global Champion: Scaleup Program ($4,999 value), main stage pitch, premium exhibit at the SG Conference
Runner-Up: Startup Program ($2,999 value), stage pitch, 1-day exhibit
All Finalists: Two Full Access tickets to SG Conference
US Virtual Winner: One Full Access ticket to SG Conference
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