Innovation Cluster Announces Pitch IT! 2023 Winners and Cubs' Lair Competition Launch
/Maysie Roberts from Trent University has walked away as the $1,000 prize winner of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas’s Pitch IT! 2023 competition. They are also launching this year's Cubs' Lair Entrepreneurship Competition for Nov. 30.
All participants of the Pitch IT! compeition. Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster Peterborough.
Roberts won with her app concept, Uniquely Blossom. This women's health app would specialize in reproductive anomalies. It would not only offer the features of a standard women's health app but also provide tailored guidance and doctor bookings according to a press release.
Runner-up and a $500 prize went to Adithya Bala from Fleming College for his venture, EcoBites. This product line offers edible, flavoured straws and lids as eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.
The following were other participants:
Whitney Stoner-Paget from Fleming College: First Five Club, focusing on innovative early childhood development
Christina Bourgeois-Davis from Fleming College: Hand-In-Hand Childcare Solutions, aimed at streamlining childcare services
Aruja Kulkarni from Trent University: Atomation.AI, a platform for automating routine tasks
John Samuel Joseph Premanand from Trent University: FarmersCart, revolutionizing the way Toronto residents access farm-fresh produce through an online marketplace and pop-up stores
The Pitch IT! jusdges were as follows:
Catia Skinner, CEO of Mega Experience Inc., a leading marketing solutions provider
Barry Payne, Founder of Adirondack Technologies Furniture Inc., and inspiring Indigenous entrepreneur
Andrew Ko - Business Development Manager at Futurpreneur Canada, a vital partner of the Innovation Cluster
The Cubs’ Lair, running from 6-8:30 p.m. at Erben Restaurant is featuring not just students but also regional entrepreneurs from the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes area.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be in the region of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.
Must have a passion for entrepreneurship.
Must have an innovative business.
Must have a business plan.
Must be working in an active business (MVP preferred)
