Student Pitch Competition
The Student Pitch Competition allows students to put turn ideas into action, collaborate across disciplines and launch their entrepreneurial journey. The competition is open to all KPU students (including students in their last semester in Fall 2025)! There will be significant prizes for the winners. Last year's top 3 pitches won $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500.
Who: Open to all KPU students to compete (including students in their last semester in Fall 2025). Open to future, current and past students, as well as faculty, staff, alumni and industry representatives to attend as guests.
Practice Pitch Presentations: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Surrey Campus: Cedar Boardroom, #2110)
Final Pitch Presentations: Friday, May 1st, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5.30 PM (Richmond Campus: Melville Conference Centre, #2550)
On select days, students can work with faculty members to practice, enhance, and design their pitches for the competition. These sessions are highly recommended. The following sessions have been scheduled with Afshin Doustmohammadi:
January 24 | 10:00am-1:00pm (social hour from 1:00pm - 2:00pm)
February 14 | 10:00-1:00pm (social hour from 1:00pm - 2:00pm)
February 28 | 10:00am-1:00pm (social hour from 1:00pm - 2:00pm)
All sessions will take place at KPU's Civic Plaza Campus in Room #605. A light lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot for a session at studentpitch@kpu.ca
Afshin Doustmohammadi is an entrepreneur and business leader with a consulting, technology, and finance background. He has founded and guided several startups, helping them grow, secure investments, and develop strategic partnerships. Known for his hands-on approach, Afshin is passionate about innovation and works closely with businesses to help them reach their full potential.
Register to Compete
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Information Sessions
We will be hosting three online information sessions (dates and times below) where we’ll provide more details about the pitch and application process, and answer any questions you may have. If you would like to join a session, please email us at studentpitch@kpu.ca and we will add you to the calendar invite. The meeting details are also included below:
- Nov 26, 5.30pm-6.15pm (Meeting Link: Click Here or Dial in by Phone: 604.449.3508, Phone ID: 467 472 338#)
- Jan 28, 12pm-12.45pm (Meeting Link: Click Here or Dial in by Phone: 604.449.3508, Phone ID: 466 522 779#)
- Feb 5, 5.30pm-6.15pm (Meeting Link: Click Here or Dial in by Phone: 604.449.3508, Phone ID: 807 007 553)
Competition Details
Students who register on this website (using the above "Register to Compete" form) will receive an application and be asked to submit a short video. Up to 15 candidates will be selected to attend the practice pitch event on March 12, 2026. The practice pitches will be evaluated by a faculty panel. The finalists will move to the final pitch round, which will take place on May 1, 2026.
What’s in it for students?
- Launch your entrepreneurial journey - turn your ideas into action and compete for prizes
- Build connections with KPU’s entrepreneurial community
- Gain valuable feedback from faculty mentors and alumni and industry judges
Last year's winners were For Harmony Packaging Solutions (1st place), Dyneema Speed Suit (2nd place) and Scholarly (3rd place). Here is a video from last year's pitch competition:
KPU Entrepreneurs Club
The KPU Entrepreneurs Club is a community for ambitious students to explore and grow in entrepreneurship. It fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration, providing opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, and share ideas. Our mission is to ignite curiosity and fuel the entrepreneurial spirit through engaging discussions and exciting events. By hosting guest speakers and providing valuable experiences, we want to empower students to transform their ideas into meaningful change.
To join, email kpuentrepreneursclub@gmail.com.