Asper School of Business

Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition

Hosted by the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition sponsored by CPHR, brings together approximately 350 entrepreneurial students eager to showcase their innovative ideas they have worked on in their ENTR 2020 and ENTR 2030 classes.

Students in lounge at ENTR Pitch Competition

What is the ENTR Pitch Competition?

Ready to practice your pitching skills? 

Students will create innovative ideas in ENTR classes which are brought to life in this pitch competition. Students first compete in semi-final rounds held in classrooms, presenting their pitches to judges in a dynamic and competitive atmosphere. 

The winning teams from each classroom then advance to the final round, where they pitch their ideas on the main stage in front of the entire audience. With a chance to win amazing prizes and gain invaluable experience, this competition celebrates creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit!

Gain credit for your UM Experience Record

After competing in the ENTR Pitch Competition, students will have the opportunity to add this experience as a credit onto their UM experience record. 

This experience record a tool that captures your notations for participating in UM-recognized Experiential Learning (EL) and Student Involvement (SI) opportunities. 

This competition is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the drive to succeed!

Learn more about the experience record

Students presenting
three students at entrepreneurship pitch competition

Stages of Competition

  • Students at initial pitches of ENTR Competition

    Stage 1 - Crafting the idea and the pitch

    As part of their coursework, students start developing their ideas early in the semester during class. Over several weeks, they refine their concepts and craft a 90-second pitch.

  • Initial judging at pitch competitions

    Stage 2 - Initial Judging

    At the competition, one team member delivers the pitch at the front of the room while the rest of the team stands alongside them in support. After the pitch, two industry judges engage the entire team in a 90-second Q&A session, encouraging all members to contribute.

  • Final pitches at ENTR pitch competition

    Stage 3 - Final Judging

    The top team from each classroom advances to the finals, where they pitch again on stage in front of the full audience. After the pitches are complete the final judges deliberate to determine the top three teams, who will be awarded prizes.

Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with SCCE

Do you want to volunteer with SCCE? 

Join the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship team as a volunteer and help bring our dynamic events to life! 

From pitch competitions to workshops, we’re looking for passionate individuals who want to support and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

For more information or to sign up, email Amy Jones at amy.jones@umanitoba.ca. We’d love to have you on board!

Sign up today

Volunteer at Stu Clark Centre's biggest event of the year - New Venture Championships 

This event happening April 25 - 27, 2025 at the Fort Garry Hotel brings together 32 teams consisting of undergraduate and graduate students who look to pitch their ideas for industry experts from across Canada!

Sign up today

Contact Amy Jones to sign up
Volunteers at ENTR Pitch Competition
volunteers at new venture championships

Contact us

Amy Jones
Event Manager
Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
Room 212 Drake Centre
181 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

amy.jones@umanitoba.ca
204-898-7811