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Canada's Most Innovative Startups Win $250K+ in prizes

Supporting innovative companies has always been at the core of what we do at Boast. This year, we are launching a pitch competition in search of Canada’s Most Innovative Startups and to support our community with access to non-dilutive capital. 

This year’s competition invites innovative companies in all industries to pitch live for a chance to win $250,000+ worth of prizes and exposure to top investors and top-tier media. 

Who should apply?

Founders working on innovative technology-based product
Startups that have received not more than $3M in equity funding
Have a strong team of 4+ members
Have a working MVP and/or early traction
A legally registered entity in Canada 



First-Prize Package

$25,000 cash prize from Boast AI 
$20,000 value of in-kind Boast Claim SR&ED services

$65,000 value of in-kind services + tier 1 customer support from Zendesk
$7,500 value of in-kind services from Switchboard PR
$5,000 value of in-kind services from VanHack




Second-Prize Package

$10,000 cash prize from Boast AI 
$20,000 value of in-kind Boast Claim SR&ED services

$65,000 value of in-kind services + tier 1 customer support from Zendesk
$5,000 value of in-kind services from Switchboard PR

$2,500 value of in-kind services from VanHack




$5,000 cash prize from Boast AI 
$20,000 value of in-kind Boast Claim SR&ED services

$65,000 value of in-kind services + tier 1 customer support from Zendesk
$2,500 value of in-kind services from Switchboard PR

$1,000 value of in-kind services from VanHack




Third-Prize Package

November 10th – Application Deadline at 11:59 PM PST

November 16th – Finalists Announcement

November 18th & 21st – Boast Pitch Clinic

November 23rd – Top 5 Companies Pitch in front of judges and investors


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