Virtual Pitch Competition Top 10 | Startup Canada Equal Slice

​ABOUT
As part of the Startup Canada Equal Slice Program, The Startup Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competitions offer early stage, underrepresented entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their businesses, receive expert feedback, and compete for $100,000 in cash grants to help further develop their businesses. The First Round heats happened in the morning where a Top 10 were selected. These 10 companies will compete live on Zoom to a panel of judges, and to a live audience - come cheer for them and learn more about their businesses!

​PITCH COMPETITION DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

​​​JUDGES
Hannah White: Head of People, Pizza Hut Canada
Mandy Potter: Co-Founder & Managing Partner, MisFit Ventures
Vivian Kaye: Founder & CEO, KinkyCurlyYaki

​​​AGENDA
3:00 PM ET | Opening Remarks
3:05 PM ET | Top 10 Pitches
3:55 PM ET | Judges Adjudicate
4:25 PM ET | Winners Announced

​​​JUDGING CRITERIA
​​Pitches will be assessed with the following guidelines: Target market, objective, solution, leadership, traction (if any), and competition.   

​​​​PARTNERS
The Startup Canada Equal Slice Program is presented by Pizza Hut Equal Slice and powered by Startup Canada.