The Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) is excited to announce its partnership with Innovation OnBoard UofT (IOB) for the upcoming Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition, kicking off with the preliminary competition at the Innovation Fair on February 13th! This multi-stage competition provides a platform for the U of T community to showcase their innovative ideas, gain real-world experience, and connect with industry professionals.
As a sponsor of this dynamic event, CfE is dedicated to supporting student innovation and entrepreneurship. Tara Etherington, Executive Director of CfE, will lend her expertise as a judge for the competition, providing valuable feedback and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs.
"We are thrilled to have the Centre for Entrepreneurship as a partner and sponsor for this year's Pitch Competition" says Victoria Liu, Co-President and Founder of Innovation OnBoard UofT.
"CfE's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting student entrepreneurs aligns perfectly with our mission at Innovation OnBoard. We are especially excited to have Tara, with her experience in entrepreneurship, join our judging panel. We believe this collaboration will be invaluable in encouraging and empowering the next generation of innovators at the University of Toronto."
The Innovation Fair, held in the Bahen Centre Atrium, will feature student teams pitching their ideas through engaging poster presentations. The top teams will advance to the Final Pitch Competition on February 20th at the MacLeod Auditorium in the Medical Sciences Building, where they will present their ventures to a panel of judges and potential investors.