ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition

Celebrate the latest regional innovations and witness our ScaleUP Accelerator Cohort 9 participants pitch for a $20,000 grand prize!

Join us for the ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition, happening Thursday March 19th 2026 from 11:30a - 3:30p at Caesars Windsor.

This celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community brings together founders, investors, industry leaders, and partners to connect with and support some of the most promising tech-enabled companies in Windsor-Essex and beyond.

The event marks the culmination of the 9th cohort of the ScaleUP Accelerator Program, powered by Libro Credit Union, and in partnership with Communitech, FedDev Ontario, and the Government of Ontario.

Event Highlights:

• Public Pitch Competition: Witness some of the region’s most promising innovative companies compete for a $20,000 grand prize in front of a live audience and a panel of esteemed judges.

• ScaleUP Showcase Zone: Explore a tradeshow-style exhibition featuring this year's ScaleUP Accelerator participants and Alumni highlighting past ScaleUP winners.

• People’s Choice Award: Be part of the action by voting for your favorite pitch, powered by Baker Tilly.

• Lunch & Refreshments: A Mediterranean-themed lunch will be served buffet style, along with dessert, coffee, tea and soft drinks. (Vegetarian options available.)

Agenda:

11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Registration + lunch

12:30 – 12:45 pm - Opening Remarks

12:45 – 12:55 pm - Company 1 pitch

1:00 – 1:10 pm - Company 2 pitch

1:15 – 1:25 pm - Company 3 pitch

1:30 – 1:40 pm - Company 4 pitch

1:45 – 1:55 pm - Company 5 pitch

2:00 – 2:10 pm - Company 6 pitch

2:15 – 2:25 pm - Company 7 pitch

2:30 – 2:40 pm - Company 8 pitch

2:45 – 2:55 pm - Company 9 pitch

3:00 – 3:10 pm - Company 10 pitch

3:10 – 3:30 pm - Judges deliberate

3:30 – 4:00 pm - Winner announced, closing remarks

Why Attend?

This event is a must for entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and innovation enthusiasts. Celebrate the incredible achievements of our ninth cohort of ScaleUP companies while enjoying networking opportunities, gourmet food, and a riveting competition.