Pitch competitions Canadians can enter

The HardTech Pitch Competition offers Canadian hardware startups developing semiconductors, sensors, or embedded hardware products the opportunity to pitch for a share of $50,000 in cash prizes ($30,000 for 1st place, $20,000 for 2nd place). Finalists receive 1:1 pitch coaching, an exhibit booth at the HardTech Summit in Markham, Ontario, and free 6-month co-location membership at ventureLAB's Innovation Hub.

iCAN is Canada's premier international invention and innovation competition, now in its 10th edition, open to inventors, innovators, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and anyone with innovative ideas from around the world. The 2025 edition was held fully online, with participants submitting application forms and optional video presentations to be evaluated for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Special Award medals. Winners receive physical award packages delivered by international express airmail.

iCAN is an annual international invention and innovation competition organized by TISIAS and held online, open to inventors, innovators, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and scientists worldwide. Participants compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal awards plus special awards, with award packages delivered by international express airmail. The 2025 (10th edition) registration deadline has passed; iCAN 2026 is the next upcoming cycle.

Toronto-based competition and support program for entrepreneurs.

A call for urban design and spatial planning projects aimed at developing and enhancing the Lachine Canal sector.

Powered by Cycle Momentum, this prize supports Québec-based climate-tech startups with investment awards, investor exposure, and structured access to the innovation ecosystem to move solutions toward deployment.

In partnership with Desjardins, supports commercial businesses in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Monkland Avenue in adopting sustainable and eco-responsible practices.

Offers up to $15,000 in funding alongside expert support to help Montreal businesses accelerate innovation and growth.

Pitch competition and pilot program challenging startups to rapidly solve public sector problems. Selected winners receive a $10,000 grant, a 16-week residency, and full commercialization rights.

The final pitch competition and awards ceremony for AI startups participating in the Innovation Factory accelerator program, with prizes and recognition for top ventures.

An international youth robotics competition that brings together young innovators to develop technological solutions to real-world challenges. The Grand Finale takes place annually in Geneva, Switzerland, with national qualifying rounds held in participating countries including Ghana, South Africa, and others across Africa.

A global competition for Seed to Series A startups developing innovative solutions at the agriculture-energy nexus.

An annual global challenge for Seed to Series A startups developing innovative technologies to advance sustainable agriculture and reduce environmental impact.