Launchpoint Pitch Competition
The LaunchPoint Pitch Competition an annual pitch competition for students, alumni, and the southern Alberta community! All stages in the entrepreneurial journey are welcome -- including the ideation phase. All you need is a business idea. Please see below for more information!
Hear what people have to say:
"The Launch Point Pitch Competition 2025 was an awesome learning experience from start to finish. The program gave great support and guidance, the process helped sharpen ideas and boosted confidence, and the live pitch was a fun, high-energy way to put it all into action. It was a great chance to grow, connect with others, and really step into the world of entrepreneurship." - 2025 Participant
"There is a lot of talent out there and it's important for beginning entrepreneurs to have the opportunity to get feedback and support when they are getting started. Launch Point Pitch Competition is a great way to provide that opportunity." - 2025 Participant
Photos of this year's competition!
Frequently Asked Questions
No! The LaunchPoint Pitch Competition is for students and alumni at all stages in their entrepreneurial journey-- including the ideation phase. All you need is a business idea. Judges will be following the pitch criteria stated above.
Yes! You can pitch multiple business ideas. If you pitch more than one idea, please create separate applications for each pitch.
If you have pitched your idea at the LaunchPoint Pitch Competition and have placed in the top 3, you may not pitch the same idea again.
However, you may apply to the LaunchPoint Pitch Competition if you:
- did not place in the final 3 with your previous ideas OR
- are looking to pitch a different idea.
Don't know where to start? Ask us! We're here to help if you have any questions about your application or if you need help getting started. Email agility@uleth.ca with your questions!
If you're looking for specific help on your pitch, we recommend meeting with our pitch mentor Brandy Old. You can book a meeting with her here: https://calendly.com/brandy-old. She will help provide feedback on your pitch.
Your video pitch must include the 4 criteria listed above (defining the problem, your solution, "how will you make money", and your ask). More information and examples of each component are listed in the pitching criteria section above.
The pitch delivery and recording method is entirely up to you. In the past, students and alumni have used the following to create their slide deck and record their pitch:
- To create your slide deck:
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Canva
- Adobe
- Keynote
- Google Slides
- To record your pitch:
- Zoom
- iMovie
- YouTube
- Other recording resources can be found on the Project Sandbox webpage: https://library.ulethbridge.ca/project-sandbox/open-software. These include: Adobe Spark, Handbrake, Insta360 Studio 2020, Open Shot Video Editor.
Attend in person
Are you wanting to see the finalists of the LaunchPoint Pitch Competition live. Support your family and friends at the live event. Register to attend in person. Contestants in the competition are automatically registered.
A word from our donors Howard and Suzanne Heil
Innovation is at the heart of mankind’s success. Entrepreneurs are the driving force of innovation. Suzanne, as an Interior Decorator, has been an entrepreneur most of her working life. Howard, as a practicing lawyer has endeavoured to assist entrepreneurs in reaching their full potential.
“It is our hope, in some small way, with this competition more entrepreneurs can be helped to achieve their goals and in so doing improve and better mankind.”
Although we are both graduates of other institutions, we feel the U of L is closely connected to the City of Lethbridge, a community we appreciate and love. The University’s mandate in providing a liberal education is important and one we whole heartily support.
