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?
The afternoon will kick off with a keynote presentation by Dragons’ Den Advisor Dr. Sean Wise, fireside chats, Venture North Pitch Student Innovation Challenge pitches, local entertainment by the Sarah Craig Jazz Trio, and will end in the evening with the PITCH finalists who will be awarded cash prizes. Here are some highlights!
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sean Wise on “From Startup to Dragons’ Den: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Attract Investors”
Fireside Chats:
Innovation and AI
Accessing Capital as a Female Entrepreneur
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.
Local Entertainment: Sarah Craig Jazz Trio
Networking Opportunities
Success Zone: Attendees will have the opportunity to share their success stories and exchange ideas.
PITCH 2024, powered by NORCAT
Event Door Prizes: Including Cinefest tickets, Dr. Sean Wise’s books, local business baskets, and a NORCAT Core5 hat.
Video Recording: Eastlink CommunityTV
