Pitch It!
Mini LaunchPad Pitch Nights
September 15th, 2026 | December 1st, 2026
Got an idea? Come pitch it!
Sept 15th and December 1st, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Slate Innovation Lab | Mount Royal University
Pitch It! is a casual mini pitch competition for Mount Royal University students who want to test an idea, practice pitching, get feedback, and compete for cash prizes.
You don’t need a business plan, polished slides, or previous pitching experience. Bring an idea you’re excited about and make your case.
Each participant gets:
3 - 5 minutes to pitch
2 minutes of questions from the judges
Feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and alumni
A chance to compete for cash prizes
An opportunity to meet other students who are building, creating, and experimenting
Slides are optional, and you can pitch individually or with one teammate.
Only 10 pitch spots are available on a first come, first served basis. The sign-up board opens in the Slate Innovation Lab at 4:30 PM on the day of the event. Once all 10 spots are filled, additional students will be added to a waitlist if space becomes available.
Not ready to pitch? Come cheer on your classmates, vote on your fav pitch, meet other students with ideas, and see what people are building.
Win cash prizes
Up to $1000 in prizes are given away at each Pitch It!
Practice sharing your idea before it’s ✨perfect✨
Get it outside your head and make it real. Pitching is one of the best ways to sharpen your understanding of the idea you’re working on
Meet interesting people
Network with a judging panel of industry leaders, alumni, past LaunchPad winners and a room full of ambitious MRU students
Attend or Pitch at our upcoming Pitch It!
Please note: registration does not grant you a spot to pitch, only 10 pitch spots are available on a first come, first served basis. The sign-up board opens in the Slate Innovation Lab at 4:30 PM on the day of the event. Once all 10 spots are filled, additional students will be added to a waitlist if space becomes available.
Get in touch
Sydney Harder
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategist
Sydney holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with minors in Social Innovation and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. At the Institute, Sydney designs and delivers programs that help student entrepreneurs develop their ideas, strengthen their businesses and navigate the challenges of building a venture. Through founder-focused programming, mentorship and one-on-one coaching, she supports students at every stage, from exploring an emerging idea to growing a business already making sales. Before joining the Institute, Sydney founded a sustainable arts company and worked in program development at IncluCity Calgary, a local user experience startup.
Contact Sydney at sharder@mtroyal.ca if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pitch It! is open to current Mount Royal University students from any faculty or program.
If you have questions before pitching you can book a meeting with Sydney to chat about your idea.
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No. You can pitch an early idea, side hustle, product, service, creative project, social venture, or solution to a problem you care about.
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Not at all. Pitch It! is designed to be a low-pressure way to practice pitching and get feedback.
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Each participant will have 3-5 minutes to pitch, followed by 2 minutes of questions from the judges.
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No. Slides are optional. If they help you communicate your idea, you’re welcome to use them.
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Yes. You can pitch individually or with one teammate.
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There are up to 10 pitch spots available, be sure to get your name on the sign up board at 4:30PM before the event starts! If you don’t make it in time, don’t worry! We’ll write your name down on the waitlist and find other opportunities to support you and your idea.
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There will be cash prizes awarded during the event, including a Judges’ Choice award. Full prize details will be shared with registered participants.
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Judges will be looking at the strength of the idea, how clearly you communicate it, and how well you respond to questions. Your idea does not need to be fully developed.
Applying
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Yes. Students are welcome to register as audience members, watch the pitches, meet other students, and take part in the event.
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Not necessarily! Typically, someone attending these kinds of networking events will wear ‘business casual’. Wear what makes you feel your best.