📅 Event Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
📍 Toronto (address shared after registration)
🏢 Hosted by DMZ, hosted by Scotiabank
Overview
The sixth annual pitch competition for Black tech founders in Canada, where finalists compete for more than $150,000 in investment and grants.
Good to know
- Cost: Not listed; registration needs host approval
- Ticket types: General, Investor and Partner
- Prizes: Over $150,000 in investment and grants, plus at least $10,000 in legal support
What to expect
- Finalist startups pitching live to investors
- Investor-readiness support for the founders
- Networking with founders, investors and partners
Why it’s worth going
- See how early-stage pitches are judged
- Meet Toronto’s startup and investor community
- Good for anyone interested in venture capital or entrepreneurship
Details from the organizer’s page. Confirm the date, price and registration with the organizer before you go. Shown as $0.00 when the organizer lists no cost.
Posted October 20, 2026