Venture North Pitch 2024

Venture North is making a triumphant return this year. In an exciting new partnership, Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) has joined forces with NORCAT Innovation to seamlessly blend with their iconic pitch event. Arriving at this new collaboration, we proudly present Venture North Pitch 2024, taking place at Place des Arts in Sudbury, Ontario on Thursday September 19 from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Our event is designed to not only capture the attention of potential accredited investors but also to entice entrepreneurs to make their mark in the North and connect with the innovation ecosystem. After all, why not choose the limitless possibilities of Northern Ontario?

Event Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sean Wise "From Startup to Dragons' Den: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Attract Investors"

Fireside Chats:

• "A Practical Overview of AI for Business Leaders and Investors"
• "Investing in Her: Trailblazing Women in Entrepreneurship"
• "Innovation Blueprint - Vision & Actions - City of Greater Sudbury"

Venture North Pitch Student Innovation Challenge: Open to post-secondary students with an opportunity to pitch to the audience. Applications to join are currently being accepted.

Event Door Prizes: Including Cinefest tickets, Dr. Sean Wise's books, local business baskets, and a NORCAT Core5 hat.

Networking Reception: Sponsored by Compass CPA

Investor Zone: Sponsored by Bereskin & Parr LLP - Investors will have the opportunity to connect with our selection of up and coming entrepreneurs.

PITCH 2024, powered by NORCAT: will be recorded and aired at a later date by Eastlink TV. Entrepreneurs will have the chance to present in front of our panel of judges for a potential investment opportunity from the Sudbury Catalyst Fund ($250,000) or the following awards:

• Judge's Choice Award ($10,000) & in-kind vouchers valued at $3,000 to support business development from Bereskin & Parr LLP and BDO Canada
• People's Choice Award ($5,000) sponsored by PlanA/StaffStat

Early Bird Registration: Win a copy of Dr. Sean Wise's Book, 'Startup Opportunies' when you purchase tickets before August 1st!

Applications for the Student Pitch Innovation Challenge are currently open. Please apply online.

Applications for PITCH 2024 are currently open. Please apply online.

Hotel Information:

Room Block: Venture North 2024

Arrival: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Departure: Friday, September 20, 2024

Room Nights: 1-2 nights (Optional)

ONLINE RESERVATIONS – QUICK LINK TO BOOK

Available Rooms - Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury

(set at 2 nights, change as needed)

ONLINE RESERVATIONS

1. Go to www.hgisudbury.hgi.com
2. Click on the Arrival & Departure Dates
3. Click on Special Rates Box, Type in “PITCH” in the Group Code Box
4. Click on the Blue Button – A Rooms & Rates Box will appear and proceed to book your room!

Room Rate: $149.00 + tax for a double Queen guest room or single King guest room

PHONE BOOKING

Call the hotel directly (front desk): 705-586-3001, provide the front desk associate with the special group code, “PITCH” to proceed with a real person booking