Deadline: February 28, 2025
Applications are open for the BEBC Black Pitch Contest Canada 2025. The Black Pitch Contest 2025 is an exciting opportunity for Black entrepreneurs across Canada to showcase their business ideas and compete for substantial prizes. Organized by the Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada (BEBC) Society in collaboration with the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF), this competition offers up to $50,000 CAD in prizes and additional resources to help spark and accelerate business growth.
Benefits
As an applicant, you will:
- Showcase Your Visionary Idea: Elevate your key value proposition. Define what goals you wish to achieve.
- Gain Brand Exposure: Get recognized nationally by your peers, potential investors, collaborators and more!
- Invest in Yourself: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners. Apply for the Black Business Awards!
As a finalist, you will receive:
- A Paid Trip to Vancouver, BC: Pitch your idea live to a panel of judges, meet fellow entrepreneurs, sponsors, investors and more!
- 1-on-1 Mentoring and Coaching: Learn from industry experts. Receive free tools, resources and opportunities to reach more customers.
- Funding Opportunities: Win cash prizes to help your business thrive. Network and connect with people looking for suppliers just like you.
Eligibility
- Be a legal resident of Canada;
- Any age or gender in any industry;
- Open to registering as a Canadian business;
- The founder or majority shareholder(s) must self-identify as Black;
- Must be passionate about the idea they are pitching;
- The applicant must understand that funding is taxable (business taxes as reported income);
- If named as a Finalist, applicants must be available to attend our in-person Pitch Competition in May 2025.
Video tips and guidelines
- Pitch your brilliant idea by submitting a video entry
- An autobiography
- The idea you’re passionate about
- An explanation of how the issue/idea impacts your community
- Examples of how you can bring your idea to life!
- Keep it brief!
- Videos should be approximately 2 minutes long and no longer than 5 minutes!
Media and form requirements
- Video: upload your video directly after submitting your form (bigger files will have longer processing times)
- Headshot(s): share high quality photos of founder(s) – these should be half body with no parts cut off!
- Logos: if able, share logo variations
- All application fields and waivers must be completed and signed!
Application
For more information, visit BEBC Black Pitch Contest Canada.
