COIE Demo Day Winter 2026: All-Star Pitch Competition
🗓️ Time & Date: Tuesday, March 31 | 12:00 - 2:30 PM (Doors open at 11:45 AM)
📍 Location: 8th Floor, Centennial College Event Centre, Progress Campus, 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8
Note: 1. For the Startup Competition, once you complete the registration, we will send you a separate application email to collect your general information and materials for Round 1 (Startup Showcase) or Round 2 (3-minute pitch); 2. ‼️‼️‼️Registration for Startup Competitors closed on March 20 at 11:59 PM. It is now extended to March 23 at 11:59 PM.
💡 About Demo Day
Demo 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:
🎤 Round 1: Startup Showcase
🎤 Round 2 (Final round): Pitch Competitions (3-Minute)
🎤 Entrepreneurs' Open Mic
Note: You can choose to participate in Round 1 only, and no pitch slides are required for Round 1. Participants in Round 1 are still eligible for the Best Booth Award and the People’s Choice Award. 🎉
Don't want to pitch anything? 💬 No problem — join us as a judge and vote for your favourite pitch in the People’s Choice Award and win a lucky draw (🎁 A gift bag with a selection of goodies)!
🤝 If you decide not to pitch this time, the event is still a great opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and connect with industry professionals. Many students have asked us to extend the networking session at the end of the event, so there will be plenty of time to meet others and have meaningful conversations.
Event at a Glance
11:45 - Doors Open | Registration | Startup Showcase set-up complete (booth, MVP, Products, Posters, and Computer slides)
12:00- Opening Remarks
12:15 - Round 1 – Startup Judging (12-12:45 pm): Participants present their startups in a booth-style rotation, where judges visit each booth, ask questions, and evaluate the ideas
1:00 - Round 2 (Final Round) – 3-Minute Pitch: (1-1:50 pm): Top teams are selected based on innovation, clarity, impact, and live Q&A. We will also make every effort to recognize and create opportunities for students who have put time and energy into preparing for multiple rounds.
2:00 - Awards: Judges’ Choice Award (3-Minute Pitch): 1 award ($200 gift card); Best Booth Award: 1 award ($100 gift card); People’s Choice Award: 1 award ($50 gift card); Community Encouragement Award: 3 awards ($50 gift card each)
2:00 - 2:30 - Open Mic | COIE Programs | Networking
See you there!
How to get there:
Centennial College Event Centre, 8th Floor, Spring/Summer Room, Progress Campus, 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8
Please click the link below for directions to the venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyXncCnw2Hm9jc7c9
Located at: 937 Progress Avenue, Toronto, “R – Hospitality” 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.)
Parking: Use Lot 2 or 3 to park your vehicle closest to the Event Centre, located in the Hospitality Building.