Youth Climate Pitch Competition (Tribe x HCi3) – Canada

Tribe Network and the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) are looking for racialized youth in Nova Scotia between the ages of 16 and 30 to submit their pitch for a chance to win up to $5,000!

Objective

• The Youth Climate Pitch Competition aims to showcase innovative ideas and projects that contribute to advancing clean energy solutions and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• This challenge provides a platform for racialized young innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students to pitch their ideas and prototypes to a panel of experts and industry leaders.

Focus Areas

• When submitting your pitch, prioritize a solution that addresses one of the four biggest sources of GHG emissions in their province:
  • Electricity
  • Transportation
  • Buildings
  • Energy Efficiency

Categories

• Category 1: High school students (ages 16-18)
• Category 2: Post-secondary students (ages 19-23)
• Category 3: Graduate Students/Young professionals (ages 24-30)

Prizes

• Prizes will be awarded per category to support further development and implementation of winning innovations.
  • Category 1 ($5,000) – High school students (ages 16-18)
  • Category 2 ($5,000) – Post-secondary students (ages 19-23)
  • Category 3 ($5,000) – Graduate Students/Young professionals (ages 24-30).

Additional Support

• To ensure continued innovation beyond the competition, participants will have access to:
  • Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
  • Resources, including templates and guides for pitch preparation

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to racialized youth residing in Nova Scotia (those who are Black, Indigenous, non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour)
• Submissions must include:
  • A pitch deck (mandatory for all categories – see FAQs for additional direction)
  • A 2-3 minute pitch video (optional)
  • A brief bio of the team member(s)
    • Age
    • Role on the team
    • Self-identification

Judging Criteria

• Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
  • Innovation and Creativity: How unique and innovative is the solution?
  • Feasibility and Technical Viability: Is the idea technically feasible and scalable?
  • Impact and Sustainability: What is the potential positive impact on the environment and society?
  • Market Potential: Is there a clear market need and potential for adoption?
  • Presentation Skills: How effectively is the idea communicated?
  • Team Diversity: Does the team bring diverse perspectives to the project?
  • Partnership Potential: Is there potential for collaboration with existing organizations or government bodies?

For more information, visit Tribe Network.