2026 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition

Under the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University, LaunchPad Student Programs is on the mission to empower student innovators and entrepreneurs with intentional support, delivering real results through mentorship, programs, and a thriving community.

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Top Mount Royal University student entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes and in-kind services during the JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition!

Ross Glen Hall, Mount Royal University

Ticket sales for the JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition are now closed. If you would like to attend online, you can find us live on Mount Royal University's Youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@MountRoyalUniversity

If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket as we have limited spots available.

<h3>Tickets sold out? Email Jack Barnett-Ritcey at jbarn393@mtroyal.ca to request to be added to a waitlist for tickets.</h3> Unable to attend or missed getting a ticket? Join us online at 5:30 pm for the <a href="https://youtube.com/live/SGaim57H4JI?feature=share" title="https://youtube.com/live/SGaim57H4JI?feature=share" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">live stream</a><h4>Join the top Mount Royal University student ventures as they compete for their share of $70k in cash prizes and in-kind services!</h4>The JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition is our biggest event of the year where students and recent alumni from across campus pitch their venture to a panel of esteemed judges and a supportive audience. The most promising ventures will walk away with their share of cash prizes and in-kind services to take their venture to the next level!Why Should You Attend?<ul><li>Network with alumni and startup community members from across Calgary</li><li>See what the innovators of Mount Royal University are building</li><li>Join our community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers</li></ul>How can I attend this year?This event will be held in person at Ross Glen Hall at Mount Royal University. There will also be tickets for those who wish to view the pitches via an online video stream on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/SGaim57H4JI" title="https://www.youtube.com/live/SGaim57H4JI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/live/SGaim57H4JI</a>.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?Jack Barnett-Ritcey (jbarn393@mtroyal.ca) at the Institute For Innovation and Entrepreneurship Parking InformationRoss Glen Hall is located in the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning building, 30 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5.Nearest parking lot - East Gate Parkade (Evening parking rate of $8.75 applies) - MRU Visitor Parking Map.The paystation for the East Gate Parkade is located on P2 Level (coins, Visa or Mastercard only).<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YRyLsG25YcWLvp8Rd6khagjH0MJAYlfO/view?usp=sharing" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YRyLsG25YcWLvp8Rd6khagjH0MJAYlfO/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please click here for a link to the East Gate Parkade payment QR code.</a>After parking, please refer to this map to find the 'Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning' building. The building is immediately opposite “East Gate”, or the “main entrance” to the main Mount Royal building.If you have any trouble finding us, please don't hesitate to call the Event and Theatre Services team at 403.440.8890.To pay for parking on campus, it is not necessary to download the Hotspot app. Scan the QR code to access payment options. <a href="https://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/TransportationParking/Paying-for-Parking.htm" title="https://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/TransportationParking/Paying-for-Parking.htm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Further details are located here.</a> IMPORTANT MAP LINKS:<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Parkade/@51.0095051,-114.1316898,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x537171ea49ce108b:0xde2f7f8184ad38e4!8m2!3d51.0097069!4d-114.1314716!16s%2Fg%2F11byyrvkw0?hl=en-US" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Parkade/@51.0095051,-114.1316898,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x537171ea49ce108b:0xde2f7f8184ad38e4!8m2!3d51.0097069!4d-114.1314716!16s%2Fg%2F11byyrvkw0?hl=en-US" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">East Gate Parkade </a>(Google Maps)<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Roderick+Mah+Centre+for+Continuous+Learning/@51.0108645,-114.1302529,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x537171ea49ce108b:0x87d618c86fcd3fd8!8m2!3d51.0109226!4d-114.130056?hl=en-US&amp;shorturl=1" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Roderick+Mah+Centre+for+Continuous+Learning/@51.0108645,-114.1302529,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x537171ea49ce108b:0x87d618c86fcd3fd8!8m2!3d51.0109226!4d-114.130056?hl=en-US&amp;shorturl=1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning</a> (Google Maps)<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ozxIRg4HVCc1Vfd7AhrVpMvLmr5nAz9p/view" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ozxIRg4HVCc1Vfd7AhrVpMvLmr5nAz9p/view" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parking Map with Parkade Labeled</a> (Campus Map)<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PRjukpiXE3SoMF4buhnudf5uup-5XW3o/view" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PRjukpiXE3SoMF4buhnudf5uup-5XW3o/view" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parking and Event Location</a> (Google Maps Satelite Image)

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