Jump:Start:Challenge Top Ten Announcement Reception
Hosted by Accelerate Okanagan and part of the StartUp Canada Tour
On September 11th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, join us for an evening drinks reception to celebrate the announcement of the Top Ten winners of Accelerate Okanagan’s flagship competition, the Jump:Start:Challenge.
Enjoy appies, drinks, networking and 1 minute pitches from the Top Ten winning companies.
The winner of the AM1150 winning Top Ten spot will also be announced.
This event is part of the Startup Canada Tour key events. We are bringing together the technology, startup & entrepreneurial communities in Penticton as part of this grassroots, entrepreneur-led initiative.
Jump:Start:Challenge Top Ten Announcement Reception
September 11th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, Penticton
Register Here_____________________________________________________________
Would you like to watch to the Pitch Sessions?
On September 11th, 3pm-7pm, entrants to the Jump:Start:Challenge will be invited to present their “investor pitch” at an open forum in the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, Penticton. If you would like to attend the pitch sessions, please sign up in advance.
Jump:Start:Challenge Top Ten Pitch Session
September 11th, 3:00pm – 7:00pm at the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, Penticton
Register Here_____________________________________________________________
Would you like to Pitch?
E-mail a short description of your business concept (1 page max) to jumpstart@accelerateokanagan.com or tweet it to @accelerateok by September 4th, 2012.
Find out more here: http://www.accelerateokanagan.com/jumpstart/
_____________________________________________________________
About Jump:Start:Challenge
Designed to help technology companies and entrepreneurs raise investment, increase their revenues and drive market share, the Jump:Start Challenge is an “investor-ready” pitch competition. The top 10 entrants will receive eight weeks of expert training, coaching and mentorship to improve their pitch and increase their chances of raising capital. Read more here: http://www.accelerateokanagan.com/jumpstart/
About StartUp Canada
Startup Canada is a grassroots, entrepreneur-led initiative created to support and inspire entrepreneurship. Its National Tour includes 40 stops through 10 provinces over seven months. The BC tour of Startup Canada is a collaborative initiative, linking a diverse group of individuals and organizations with the common goal of supporting and celebrating all entrepreneurs – a group vital to driving the economy in BC and beyond. @StartUp_Canada
