STEP- UP Pitch and Showcase

​What does it look like when high-potential companies take their next leap toward scale?

​Join us for the IDEA Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase, Momentum to Millions: Where ambition becomes acceleration. This high-impact event highlights a cohort of scaling companies as they present their businesses, share their growth journeys, and compete through live pitches.

​Designed as both a showcase and a platform, the event brings together founders, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners to spotlight innovation across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and technology.

​Admission: Free (Registration Required)

​Location: Living Arts Centre
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

​Agenda

​4:00 – 4:30 PM | Networking reception and IDEA Step-Up Program showcase
4:30 – 4:45 PM | Welcome and opening remarks
4:45 – 5:00 PM | Founder panel discussion
5:00 – 5:30 PM | Live founder pitches and award presentations
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Closing remarks and networking

​Who It’s For: Founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and technology

​This event is centered on the companies. Attendees will experience live pitches from scaling businesses, gain insight into their growth strategies, and connect directly with the founders behind them.

​What You’ll Experience

​A curated showcase of companies from the IDEA Step-Up Program

​Live pitches from scaling companies competing and presenting their growth vision

​Founder insights on building, scaling, and navigating challenges

​Opportunities to connect with industry professionals, ecosystem partners, and City of Mississauga representatives

​If you are interested in discovering emerging companies and seeing firsthand how founders are turning momentum into measurable growth, this event offers a direct and engaging experience.

​Sponsored By: The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance