Pitch & Pick Invitational 2024
Innovation and opportunity collide as Genesis presents the 2nd annual Pitch & Pick Invitational! Join us at the Emera Innovation Exchange on November 13, 2024, where our host, Adam Walsh (CBC's The Signal), will introduce you to the next generation of amazing tech companies.
Last year's grand prize winner, Veristart, received $10,000, raising high expectations for this year's competition. This fall, we are thrilled to announce that over $20,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs!
Meet our 2024 Genesis Pitch & Pick Invitational FINALISTS:
🤖 atlantiq AI - Nurul Ibrahim & Joe Verdecampo, Co-Founders
🐝 Beena - Dikson Rajbanshi & Ayush Neupane, Co-Founders
🛠️ FixDen- Daniel Genest, Founder
⚖️ Hadamard- Nathaniel Roberts & Thomas Roberts, Co-Founders
🍎 NutraForge - Garreth Kippenhuck & Jager Cooper, Co-Founders
🏠 Weevva - Matt Creese, Founder
And our expert JUDGING PANEL:
Angela Avery, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Acting), Research Innovation Office, Memorial University
Ajay Pande, Co-Founder and CTO of Veristart Technologies Inc.
Valerie Copeland, Director of Investments, Killick Capital
Kelly Devereaux, Manager of Business Operations, Emera Newfoundland and Labrador
Ken Marshall, Senior Vice President, Rogers Communications (Retired); Member, Genesis Board of Directors
The 2024 Pitch & Pick Invitational is made possible through the generous support of Emera and Springboard Atlantic. Genesis is also grateful for in-kind support from Gardiner Centre, Springboard Atlantic IP Advantage, Business and Arts NL, and Conference and Events Services, Memorial University.
NOTE: If you have registered but can no longer attend, please take a moment to cancel your ticket. By doing so, you help our team better prepare for events.
Parking/Transportation
Paid parking is available in the middle lot (200) and lower lot (201 - enter via Cabot Avenue). We recommend that you download the Passport Canada parking app or visit the website to set up a profile before your visit.
Please note that the upper lot (Area S-1) is for staff only and requires a valid Memorial University parking permit. Any vehicle in this lot without a permit will receive a parking ticket.
Bike racks are located outside the building in the lower parking lot (201). Metrobus stops are located nearby and provide access to multiple lines connecting different parts of the city. The closest bus stop is about a 10-minute walk from the facility. Please note that the building is on a hill, and walking conditions can be challenging.