Virtual Pitch Competition Top 10 | Startup Global

​ABOUT
As part of the Startup Global 2026 program, Startup Canada will facilitate a National Pitch Competition for early stage entrepreneurs looking to win cash to help with their exporting aspirations. The Virtual Pitch Competition's Top 10 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!

​JUDGES
Paul Gaspar | Director of Small Business, UPS
Andrei Samson | Executive Director, Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
Bernice Clarke | Founder & Owner, Uasau Soap Inc.

​AGENDA
1:00 PM ET: Opening remarks and Top 10 Announcement
1:10 - 2:40 PM ET: Pitches with Judge Q&A
2:45 PM ET: Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks

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

​To learn more about the Startup Global National Pitch Competition, please visit the Startup Global Webpage.

​PARTNERS
The Startup Global program is powered by Startup Canada, co-presented by UPS and Export Development Canada, our Ecosystem Partner Forum for International Trade Training, and our Community partners Communitech, GS1, and WeBC