​IEIIC North America Pitch Competition – Potentially winning 60K CAD + award 

​📍 Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto
📅 25th February 2026
🎤 Live Pitch | Judges Panel | Networking | Cross Boarder Communication

​IEIIC North America Track is officially launching its Toronto Regional Pitch Competition.

​Event opened for audience who would like to network and view the pitch competition.

​North America Regional Final application is CLOSED. However, the online channel is still open until April 2026.

​Registered via official website: ieiic.cn or reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

​We are recruiting high-quality AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, smart wearable devices, outdoor tech and sport tech companies to compete for a spot in the Global Final in Changshu, China (July 2026).
This is a structured, judged competition with international exposure and industrial landing opportunities.

​NO FEE or IP transfer required throughout the competition.

​🎯 Who Should Apply?

​We are looking for startups in:

​• AI & Robotics
• Automotive EV Supply Chain
• Advanced Equipment Manufacturing
• Smart Textiles Wearables
• Outdoor-Tech & Sports-Tech

​🏆 What Selected Teams Receive

​✔ Opportunity to join IEIIC global final (Top 6 advance to Global Final). All traveling expense to China will be covered.
✔ Prizes up to CAD 60,000 (RMB equivalent) (Global Final)

​✔ Comprehensive support for more than millions of CAD.
✔ Direct access to real manufacturing PoC scenarios
✔ Potential industrial partnerships in China
✔ Exposure to investors, industry leaders & government delegates

​✔ Exposure to the local ecosystem, investor and incubator

​🎤 What Happens at the IEIIC North America Regional Final?

​• Live startup pitches (7 mins + Q&A)
• Panel of industry & investment judges

​Judge List

​a) Miryam Lazarte — CEO & Co-Founder of Global Startups, GP of GSA Ventures
b) Loewe Ke — Founder of KE Solutions and Jobster.io, LP Investor of The Supporters Fund
c) Chelsea Gray — Associate Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Schulich School of Business

​📌 Application Now Open

​IEIIC Online Application Deadline: April 2026
Limited slots available (6 advance globally).

​If you are building something real in these areas, this is your stage.

​Seats for the audience are limited. RSVP required.

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] for questions.

​Hosted by Vertex X Investment
Official North America Partner of IEIIC