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Game Changer Pitch Competition
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Who can apply
- Early-stage or growth-stage companies developing decentralised energy solutions
- See full eligibility
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen cybersecurity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- $ 5,000,000 maximum revenue
- Organisation size
- 99 employees maximum
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
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
- Canada
- Quebec City, Quebec
Activities funded
- 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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Online intake
- Complete the intake form at deforum.ca/pitch.
- Submit the application online by the stated deadline.
- Step 2: Finalists selected
- The top companies are selected and notified.
- Step 3: Virtual pitch practice
- Finalists receive pitch coaching from industry experts.
- Step 4: Pitch competition
- Selected companies present in person at the Decentralised Energy Forum in Quebec City.
- Winners are announced during the event.
Selection criteria
- 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.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and top companies are selected.
- Selected finalists are notified before the pitch practice stage.
- Finalists receive virtual pitch coaching before the in-person competition.
- Companies present in person at the Decentralised Energy Forum in Quebec City.
- Winners are announced at the event.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Game Changer Pitch Competition Program
What is the Game Changer Pitch Competition?
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.
Who is eligible for the Game Changer Pitch Competition program?
To be eligible for the Game Changer Pitch Competition program, you must:
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
What expenses are eligible under Game Changer Pitch Competition?
Pitch coaching sessions provided to finalist companies.
One free registration for the finalist company's presenter to attend the Decentralised Energy Forum.
Who can I contact for more information about the Game Changer Pitch Competition?
You can contact Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) by email at info@deassociation.ca.
Where is the Game Changer Pitch Competition available?
The Game Changer Pitch Competition program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Game Changer Pitch Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Game Changer Pitch Competition is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Game Changer Pitch Competition?
Game Changer Pitch Competition is funded by Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)