Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award – Win up to $100000 (Canada)

FACIT invites entrepreneurs and scientists to pitch their Ontario-made cancer innovation to a panel of judges and in front of a live audience. The winner, based on the BEST PITCH that convincingly tells a relatable story while sharing the commercial value of the innovation and how it will impact patients, is awarded the $100,000 investment grant. An Audience Choice award is also presented to the favourite pitch presentation as selected by attendees.

Now in its 11th year, Falcons’ Fortunes is FACIT’s premier event to celebrate and grow the entrepreneurial spirit within the cancer research community. Developing more experienced entrepreneurial scientists will drive a culture of commercialization where Ontario-based cancer research discoveries becomes Ontario-made solutions to benefit patients worldwide.

Prizes

• $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award + $400 cash prize, as selected by the judging panel and based on the best pitch.
• Audience Choice Award is selected by the audience who votes for their favourite pitch presentation.
• Winners of each award will be announced shortly after the competition during the evening networking event.

Pitch Training Support

• FACIT will provide pitch preparation training and resources to help selected entrepreneurs refine their innovation story, pitch deck, and to polish the delivery of their pitch presentation.

Falcons’ Fortunes Event

• FACIT’s premier event including the live pitch competition and networking reception is attended by many in the health innovation and start-up ecosystems from across the province.
• Date: April 25, 2024
• Location: Vantage Venues (King St./University Ave) in downtown Toronto

Eligibility Criteria

• Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition is open to any Ontario-based start-up or entrepreneurial researcher developing a cancer-related research idea or innovation with commercial potential.
• To be considered for the pitch competition, completed Innovation Summary forms must be received by FACIT.

For more information, visit FACIT.