MEET YOUR 
2026 SEMI FINALISTS
AquaSensing
Adunni Oginni, Business Development Manager
D.I Self-Composite Alloys Inc.
Francis Steiner, CCO
LIOR Pupillometry
Ryan macor, coo & co-founder
Longan Vision
Enzo jia, ceo
Minera Systems Limited
Jordon sansom, ceo
Pitch. Connect. Accelerate.
Showcase your hardtech innovation in front of investors who understand what it takes to go from breakthrough technology to commercial titan.
As part of the HIN Venture Summit, ventureLAB's premier gathering of founders, investors, and industry leaders, the HIN Pitch Competition offers Canada's most promising hardtech and deeptech startups a stage to pitch their ventures. It is an unmatched opportunity to gain valuable exposure and build meaningful connections with investors actively seeking their next investment.

This is more than a pitch competition. It's a chance to place your company in front of the people that are fueling Canada’s hardtech companies.
Applications close August 14th at 5:00 pm.
CURRENT STATUS....

🟒 Applications β€” CLOSED
 
The applications are officially in

🟑 Judging β€” UNDERWAY
Our judges are reviewing and making some tough calls

πŸ”΄ Semifinalists β€” NEXT UP
Coming the week of August 31st, check back to find out whose moving on

πŸš€ Final Pitch β€” SEPTEMBER 28
The finalists take the stage live at the HIN Venture Summit

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON -GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!🎟️
Key Dates
Monday July 13, 2026
9:00 AM
Founder Pitch Applications Open
Friday August 14, 2026
5:00 PM 
Applications Close
Monday August 17 - Friday August 28, 2026
Ongoing
Review, Question Period
Monday August 31 - Friday September 4, 2026
Ongoing
Selection Notifications
Monday September 7 - Friday September 11, 2026
TBC
Virtual Pitch with Top 5 Finalists - Top 3 Move to Live Event

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