Pitch Competition

AWEC Pitch Your Vision Competition 2026

Are you an early-stage female founder eager to advance your business? Participate in this year’s AWEC business pitch competition for an opportunity to strengthen your brand and amplify your impact!

The program is a full business accelerator experience: 8-week business bootcamp + Hands-on business pitch training and coaching + Showcase Day + Live pitch competition with cash prizes

Registration is free.

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AWEC Pitch Your Vision Competition creates an accessible space for female creatives, artists, makers, service providers, and small business owners to participate in a business bootcamp, avail of hands-on pitch training and coaching, and compete in a live pitch competition with cash prizes.

Winners receive cash prizes to invest directly into their businesses—whether that’s marketing, product development, equipment, or scaling operations. The focus is on practical funding for real-world businesses.

YOU DON'T JUST PITCH. YOU GROW.

Participation in the program requires a commitment to attend all scheduled sessions, including the bootcamp, quarter-final pitch rounds/semi-final pitch rounds, and the final competition if selected.

ELIGIBILITY

The program is open to all early-stage female founders: creatives, artists, makers, service providers, and small business owners

You must be residing in the province of Ontario
Business must be currently active and must have been in operation for no more than four (4) years at the time of application
Ready and committed to attending all bootcamp sessions virtually or in-person
Past winners of the AWEC Pitch Your Vision Competition are not eligible to reapply