Pitch4Good

Pitch4Good is open to all those who have an idea, a product, a concept with a social and/or environmental impact and who are based in Quebec (entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, NPOs, etc.).

The projects or solutions proposed to Pitch4good can go from the ideation phase to the startup phase.

Six entrepreneurs have the opportunity to make a two-minute elevator pitch in front of a panel of judges and an audience. The entrepreneur with the most votes will receive a $5,000 grant.

To apply, the entrepreneur must present in a one-minute video an impactful solution that responds to the theme of the edition.

Steps :

• Call for applications [one month period]: Participants fill out a form and send in a one-minute video of their pitch.
• Pre-selection: an Esplanade committee selects the six finalists.
• Preparation of the finalists [one or two weeks before the competition]: 30-minute session facilitated by L’Esplanade to prepare the pitch.
• Pitch Competition [Tuesday at 6pm]: The 6 finalists present a one-minute pitch to a panel of judges and an audience of spectators. The best pitch wins the $5,000 grant.

Free, in-person event open to the public

The 6 finalists present a two-minute pitch in front of a panel of judges and an audience of spectators, without visual support. The best pitch wins the $5,000 grant.

The jury is made up of judges who are renowned in their field and related to the theme. They evaluate the 6 finalists according to the following criteria :

• Impact. The solution must respond to a social or environmental issue. It must not overlap with CSR (corporate social responsibility).
• Problem. Identify the problem. Is the idea in line with the identified problem?
• Innovation. The solution must be innovative in its approach, use, technology…
• Complementarity. Work with other actors who are working in the same direction.
• Bonus: Impact. Does the project leader plan to work with other actors working in the same direction?