Pitch it Fridays is a weekly, 90-minute virtual session where students from across Atlantic Canada come together to solve real-world business challenges. This event connects students with local businesses online to brainstorm, ideate and pitch innovative solutions in real time.
Each week, a new business presents a challenge, and teams of students from different provinces and disciplines collaborate to generate creative solutions.
At the end of the session, the business will select the best pitch and award them $50.
Schedules
Every Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. on February 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Benefits
Gain problem-solving skills
Network with entrepreneurs
Add practical experience to your resume
Awarded with $50 for presenting the best solution in each session
Eligibility
Must a Resident of Canada or be allowed to stay, study or work in Canada;
Must be a current (or registered for the 2023/2024 term) student from any faculty (Science, Arts or Commerce) in Atlantic Canada;
Be able to attend the competition online.
How it works
Business shares their challenge
Brainstorm, collaborate, and develop solutions as a team or individually
You give a 30-second pitch and the best solution wins $50!
$50 for the winning individual/team, meaning if you are a team of two, you are splitting $50 in two ($25 each).