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Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Competition for policing technology innovators
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 14, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This competition offers up to $30,000 in prizes and investment opportunities for policetech innovators. It supports pitching, pilot testing, and commercialization of community safety solutions for police services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 14, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Police technology and community safety innovation.
- Pilot projects and field testing collaborations.
- Applied R&D and academic partnerships.
- Technology commercialization and business development support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian start-ups.
- Canadian entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Businesses working in policetech and community safety.
Who is not eligible
- Former winners of Pitch to the Chief, except Youth Edition winners.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Ontario
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Cobourg, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive down-selection process.
- Up to 12 semi-finalists are selected first, then up to 6 finalists advance.
- Pitches are reviewed by police leadership panels in Waterloo and Cobourg.
- Winners are determined at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police, in consultation with the judges.
- Selected applicants are notified and invited to pitch at live events.
Additional information
- Finalists are selected in two stages.
- The competition includes live pitch events in Waterloo and Cobourg.
- No funding or support is guaranteed to any applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition?
This competition offers up to $30,000 in prizes and investment opportunities for policetech innovators. It supports pitching, pilot testing, and commercialization of community safety solutions for police services.
How much funding can be received?
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition program?
To be eligible for the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition program, you must:
Registered business in good standing.
Canadian-owned and located in Canada.
Normally incorporated.
What expenses are eligible under Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition?
Police technology and community safety innovation.
Pilot projects and field testing collaborations.
Applied R&D and academic partnerships.
Technology commercialization and business development support.
Where is the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition available?
The Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition?
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition is funded by Nventure