Startup Ottawa along with Collab Space Presents Small Business Expo. A week filled with workshops and keynote speakers. Our last day will feature a trade show, a Pitchfest contest, and an awesome networking party to celebrate the winner with a $3K cash prize.

Throughout the week we will be holding 3 workshops a day to help entrepreneurs, startups, and pitch contestants prepare for the next step in their business adventure. We will have expert speakers presenting 90-minute workshops in specific areas of business.

The entire week will be filled with the opportunity to learn, engage, and support other entrepreneurs in this community.

Visit our website for workshop information, our speaker line up and additional information -http://www.startupinaction.ca/

Pitch Fest - It’s Your Time To Shine

Friday, June 1st | $3,000 Cash Prize for the best Idea or Business

Pitchfest is your opportunity to pitch your business or idea to a live audience and expert panel for the chance to win a grand prize of $3,000 in cash as well as a variety of other prizes valued over $1,000. We are looking for innovators and entrepreneurs and are excited to be not only providing them a platform to launch from, but also a spotlight on the great opportunities across the city. Applicants will be given the opportunity to pitch a 3-minute pitch on this day. The top five applicants will take the stage between 1 pm and 2:30 pm.

If you want to be the next BIG idea, then purchase your tickets now!!

Pitch Contest: •20 finalists will be chosen You have 3 minutes to pitch your idea •1st comes first serves •3000$ prize cash prize. •Bag of goodies from sponsors for the winner's

The purchase of a Pitchfest ticket includes 2 weekly passes, Facetime with business tycoons/investors, a bag of goodies from sponsors.

OCLF is delighted to provide all 20 pitch participants and interested entrepreneurs with free confidential business financing consultation throughout the event. See us at our booth on Friday, June 1st!

Tickets: •Pitchfest tickets 150$ (includes 2 passes to the event). •75$ admission to the full week •20$ for a day pass