How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-10-17T17:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Game Changer Pitch Competition?

Game Changer Pitch Competition is funded by Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)

What are Game Changer Pitch Competition's eligibility criterias?

Incorporated company with Certificate of Registration 99 or fewer employees and less than $5M revenue in last 12 months Early-stage or growth-stage for-profit business

Game Changer Pitch Competition

Last Update: August 19, 2025

QC, Canada

Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies

Game Changer Pitch Competition at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : August 8, 2025
Closing date : October 17, 2025

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)

Program status

Open

Overview of the Game Changer Pitch Competition program

The Game Changer Pitch Competition offers early-stage and growth-stage companies in the decentralised energy sector an opportunity to secure investment funding by presenting innovative, data-driven solutions related to grid operations, intelligent energy management, or security. The program supports eligible companies in showcasing their technologies, receiving expert coaching, and building strategic partnerships, but a specific maximum funding amount is not indicated.

Eligible projects & activities

Development of data-driven solutions for decentralised energy grid operations.
Implementation of intelligent energy management and optimisation technologies.
Design and deployment of security, privacy, and data platforms for modern energy systems.
Integration of innovative platforms to enhance distributed energy resource performance.

Eligibility criteria of the Game Changer Pitch Competition program

The applicant must be an incorporated company with a valid Certificate of Registration.
The company must have 99 or fewer employees and have earned less than $5 million in revenue in the last 12 months.
The company should be an early-stage or growth-stage business with a business plan and pitch deck, seeking seed, pre-seed, post-seed, pre-A, seed extension, series A, equity, or bridge financing.
The project must involve a data-centric innovation focused on decentralised energy, such as intelligent energy management, data-driven grid operations, or security and data platforms.
Finalists must be available to participate in virtual pitch coaching and in-person pitch days in Quebec City on specified dates.

Who is eligible?

Early-stage or growth-stage companies developing decentralised energy solutions
Companies focused on data-centric innovations for the decentralised energy industry
Businesses in data & infrastructure for grid operations
Firms working on intelligent energy management and optimisation
Companies developing platforms for security, privacy, and data in energy systems

Eligible expenses

Pitch coaching sessions provided to finalist companies.
One free registration for the finalist company's presenter to attend the Decentralised Energy Forum.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies that can participate in person at the event in Quebec (no geographic restrictions)

Eligibility criteria of the Game Changer Pitch Competition program

Industry Alignment: Evidence that the company impacts the decentralised energy industry and its key segments.
Innovation: The novelty and creativity of the product or technology.
Feasibility: Clear vision of the product or service, along with a sound business model demonstrating potential for commercial viability.
Scalability and Market Opportunity: Demonstrated potential for sustainability, scalability, and growth.
Investability: Ability to capture market value with a feasible plan to profitability and a defined financing roadmap.

How to apply to the Game Changer Pitch Competition program

Verify eligibility requirements

Review eligibility criteria for early-stage or growth-stage companies
Ensure your business is incorporated with a valid registration
Verify you have fewer than 99 employees and annual revenue under $5 million
Confirm your solution addresses decentralised energy with a data-centric focus

Submit application online

Access the online intake form at deforum.ca/pitch
Provide all required company and project details
Submit your business plan and pitch deck
Apply before the deadline: October 17, 2025, 5:00 pm (MST)

Receive finalist notification

Wait for notification regarding finalist selection
Finalists will be contacted by October 24, 2025
Prepare for upcoming pitch preparation if selected

Attend pitch coaching

Participate in virtual pitch coaching sessions with industry experts from November 3 to 14, 2025
Refine your pitch and receive feedback

Participate in pitch competition

Present your innovation in-person at the Pitch Competition at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, November 20-21, 2025
Deliver a seven-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session with judges
Await announcement of winners on November 21, 2025

Additional information

Selected finalists will receive pitch coaching and training sessions before the competition.
The presenter of each finalist company will receive one free registration for the entire event.
Additional attendees from finalist companies benefit from a discounted event registration rate.
All finalists must participate in both virtual pitch coaching and in-person pitch days.