Hi5 Pitch Competition

Five start-ups. Five minutes. $5,000.

Innovation Factory’s Hi5 Pitch Competition provides your early-stage start-up with a fun opportunity to present your business to a broad audience and gain exposure to our ecosystem of industry partners. This competition is for start-ups in the discovery or validation stages.

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Hi5 Pitch Competition at Burlington Convention Centre

About the Hi5 Pitch Competition

Valuable exposure

Step into the spotlight and introduce your start-up to a diverse audience, leaving a lasting impression.

Refine your pitching skills

Receive feedback, hone your presentation skills, and deliver a pitch that resonates with your audience.

Expand your network

Forge valuable connections within our extensive ecosystem of industry partners.

Why pitch at the Hi5 Pitch Competition?

Hi5 is the pitch competition for early-stage start-ups. It’s a great way to showcase your innovation, gain experience pitching and open doors to new opportunities.

Leading up to the big day, you will participate in pitch training sessions with our expert advisors to equip you with the tools and knowledge to deliver a successful pitch.

Earth One presenting at the Hi5 Pitch Competition 2023

Ready for center stage?

Apply to become a client to gain access to additional support to grow your business.

HERhalton Women in Business Breakfast by Innovation Factory. Driving Results: Women in Leadership taking place on March 13, 2025 from 8am-12pm at Atrium Banquet & Conference Centre in Burlington, ON. To register, visit innovationfactory.ca/herhalton

Attend HERhalton Women in Business Breakfast

Support and celebrate the achievements of women in business and entrepreneurship. HERhalton by Innovation Factory is the region’s go-to networking event for advocates of women entrepreneurs and features engaging guest speakers to inspire and drive engaging conversation.

Expand your network and connect with the region’s influencers and innovators in the world of women in business

March 13, 2025 | 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT