Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre

Pitch it Fridays

7 Fridays, 7 businesses

Upcoming Events

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Pitch It Fridays with Nova K-Star

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About

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
*Feb 21 and Mar 21 will be held 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

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).

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