​Overview

​The Dentapreneur Pitch Challenge is an interdisciplinary innovation program where student teams design, validate, and pitch new dental technology solutions. Led by Dentacloud and supported by Highline Beta DentalTech, the program culminates in a live pitch showcase with industry and academic leaders.

​Over two months, teams will move from problem selection to validated concepts, supported by mentorship, workshops, and check-ins, before pitching live in front of judges, partners, and the broader dental community.

​Who Should Participate?

​Dental, Business and Engineering students at University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, and York University.

​Program Structure

• ​Registration: December 15, 2025 to January 16, 2026

• ​Kickoff (Virtual): Week of January 19, 2026

• ​Preparation Period: 2 months

• ​Midpoint Check-in and Pitch Workshop (Virtual): Week of February 16, 2026

• ​Pitch Event (In Person):
  Saturday, March 14, 2026
  2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  Networking to follow

​Pitch Format

• ​University-specific teams

• ​Five-minute pitch

• ​Three-minute Q&A

​Why Participate

• ​Build and validate a real DentalTech product

• ​Work in a true interdisciplinary team

• ​Receive feedback from industry and academic leaders

• ​Compete for cash prizes

• ​Gain exposure to Dentacloud, Highline Beta, and the broader dental innovation ecosystem

• ​Expand your professional network across dentistry, technology, and entrepreneurship

​Prizes

• ​1st prize : $5,000

• ​2nd prize : $3,000

• ​3rd prize: $1,000

​Registration Notes

• ​Separate calendar invites will be sent to approved participants for the kickoff and midpoint check-in

• ​Participants may indicate preferred teammates during registration

• ​Each team must include 2 dental students, 1 engineering student, and 1 business student

• ​Community observer tickets will be released closer to March 14

• ​By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded, and you agree that such media may be used for promotional purposes. Additionally, by participating, you consent to being added to our newsletter mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time.