

COIE Demo Day - Fall 2025
โ ๐๏ธ Time & Date: Tuesday, November 25 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM (Doors open at 11:45 AM)
โโ๐ Location: 8th Floor, Centennial College Event Centre, Progress Campus, 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8
โEvent at a Glance
โ11:45 - Doors Open | Registration & Startup Showcase
โ12:00- Opening Remarks
โ12:10 - 1-Minute & 3-Minute Pitch Competitions | Open Mic
โ1:40 - Awards | Peopleโs Choice Award (1-minute pitch), Best Booth Award (startup showcase), Judges' Choice Award (3-minute pitch)
โ2:00 - 2:30 - COIE Programs | Entrepreneur Showcase | Networking
โ๐ก About Demo Day
โDemo Day is a fun, interactive event hosted by the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (COIE) that celebrates the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit at Centennial College. Students, alumni, and community members can showcase their business ideas, MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) and startups through:
โ๐ค Startup Showcase
๐ค Pitch Competitions (1-Minute & 3-Minute)
๐ค Entrepreneurs' Open MicโDon't want to pitch anything? ๐ฌ No problem โ join us as a judge and vote for your favourite pitch in the Peopleโs Choice Award!
โItโs a great chance to network, get inspired, and enjoy free coffee & treats ๐ฅฏโ๐ช while celebrating innovation with the COIE community.
โ๐ Startup Showcase
โCheck out our very own Centennial entrepreneurs and innovators at our Startup Showcase! Browse startup booths, connect with fellow changemakers, and get inspired by real student businesses in action.
โ๐ Bonus perks: The first 10 tables to sign up will receive a COIE swag bag and gift card. There will also be a $100 Best Booth Award!
โ๐ Pitch Competitions
โโจ 1-Minute Pitch โ eligible for $100 Peopleโs Choice Award* (Logo only; slides optional)
*Audience votes for their favourite pitch (so bring your friends ๐โ๐ 3-Minute Pitch โ eligible for $200 Judges' Choice Award (slides required)
โ๐ค Entrepreneursโ Open Mic
โGot something to share? Jump on the mic and tell us about your business, project, or startup journey โ no slides or prep needed! Itโs your moment to shine and connect with a supportive innovation community.
โ๐ Awards & Prizes
โ๐ Exclusive Swag: First 20 guests get COIE swag bags!
โ๐ Awards: Peopleโs Choice & Faculty & Staff Choice Pitch Competition Awards; Best Booth Award
โ๐ฅฏ๐ฅ๐ชโ Bites & Networking
โEnjoy free light refreshments while you mix and mingle with students, faculty, staff, and community partners ๐คโจ
โ๐ Registration
โRegister today and be part of this exciting celebration of innovation! (Note: Weโre preparing the room setup, seating, and refreshments, so make sure to save your spot early and join this exciting celebration of innovation! ๐)
โIf you'd like to participate in the Pitch Competition or be part of the Entrepreneur Showcase, please indicate your interest on the registration and the COIE team will connect with you further.
โโโSee you there!
โโHow to get there:
Centennial College Event Centre, Toronto (East โ Scarborough)
โโLocated at: 937 Progress Avenue, Toronto, โR โ Hospitalityโ Building, 8th floor (Enter building using any entrance, or use the separate entrance to Event Centre and elevators to the 8th floor. Signs for Event Centre are throughout the building.)
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โโParking: Use Lot 2 or 3 to park your vehicle closest to the Event Centre, located in the Hospitality Building. Parking charges are included with conference registration. Please retain your parking lot entry ticket and present it at registration to receive your complimentary parking exit ticket.
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