Get ready for the highlight event hosted by the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship! Meet the talented student finalists gearing up for the 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition and delve into their innovative business ventures.
The JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition at MRU is not just any event—it's a platform where students showcase their entrepreneurial prowess and vie for up to $70,000 in funding. Beyond the monetary prize, participants receive invaluable mentorship from the Institute's seasoned staff and community, honing their pitches to perfection. Open to all MRU students, this competition promises a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and the chance to turn student dreams into reality.
Join us in meeting the ambitious students seizing the opportunity to compete in the 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition and uncover the future of innovation!
The Student Cohort and their business ventures
Emma Ghiultu – Adapted
Adapted designs and produces fishing rods with accessibility features, reducing barriers for those with limited upper body mobility to participate in outdoor activities.
Charter Beselt – AVIS Drone Solutions
AVIS Drone Solutions saves farmers time and money through efficient drone mapping. The result is an efficient solution to issues farmers face every year.
Jordan Piraux – Emotional Response
Emotional Response’s mission is to empower healthy emotional communication between parents and children with an interactive set of tools.
Jasmail Duck & Mehtaab Gill – Nextprep
Nextprep is a platform that allows recruiters to evaluate candidates' technical skills without the need to learn technical lingo.
Mike Chen – MK Studio
MK Studio is a leader in Canadian industrial plastic manufacturing utilizing sustainable, high-quality, and affordable 3D printing.
G Grewal – UNIFIED
UNIFIED streamlines document management for construction and infrastructure industries through automation, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing administrative burdens.
Reese Finlay – 88 Degree Tuning
88 Degree Tuning offers mobile ski and snowboard maintenance, directly bringing waxing and tuning services to your doorstep. 88 Degrees Tuning aims to expand across Canada, ensuring every city can access convenient, top-notch gear care.
Thank You
The 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition was made possible thanks to the generous support of JMH & Co. and connectFirst Credit Union.
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship extends its gratitude to Brad Williamson of Catch Digital for providing a $15,000 digital go-to-market package to one of the student winners in this year's JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition.
We also thank all our donors for their commitment to supporting the Institute's mission to empower students in entrepreneurship.
Join Us!
Get ready for an exciting journey! The 2024 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition is here, and we want you to be a part of it. Watch these talented student finalists unleash their passion, creativity, and visions live on stage. Join us in celebrating the future of entrepreneurship through student journeys on April 3rd, 2024, at the Ross Glen Hall! Get your tickets at this Showpass link, and prepare for a night of inspiration!