The Desjardins Elevator Pitch Competition highlights the University of Ottawa’s top student entrepreneurs. As part of Global Entrepreneurship Month, the competition allows both those entrepreneurs with traction, as well as those in the stages of validating, and also those still in ideation, the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges for a chance to win prize money and business development services. The evening includes a networking portion as well as a fireside chat providing inspiration, advice and insight into the challenges of entrepreneurship.
The evening also includes a networking portion as well as a keynote speaker who provides inspiration, advice and insight into their personal successes and challenges as an entrepreneur. Students apply to one of two categories: Validation or Traction recognizing a need to applaud and reward those early in the process, as well as those who are already in business having achieved significant milestones.
