Meet the Finalists: JMH LaunchPad 2026
Every year, JMH LaunchPad brings together some of the most ambitious student founders at Mount Royal University.
Finalists arrive with businesses already in motion - ventures that have demonstrated traction, engaged real customers, and undergone rigorous validation.
LaunchPad is more than a pitch competition. It is a proving ground: eight weeks of mentorship, iteration, customer discovery, financial refinement, and disciplined scrutiny. By the time founders step onto the stage, their ventures have been challenged, sharpened, and stress-tested.
This year’s finalists represent disciplines across campus - business, computing, communications and beyond - but they share one defining standard: they have built something real and are prepared to defend it publicly.
Meet the 2026 finalists below.
Capture Plan - Kaydan Pring
Capture Plan helps B2B construction companies find and win more bids through expert account-based marketing. By combining deep industry knowledge with proven digital marketing techniques, Capture Plan gives growing firms a much-needed competitive edge.
Prince Tire Intelligence automates customer communication, inventory inquiries, and appointment booking for independent tire shops, giving small operators the responsiveness of a large dealership without the overhead. Built by a tire shop owner for tire shop owners, it speaks the language of the industry from day one.
Succora - Caitlin McCarthy
Succora is reimagining personal safety for Canadian seniors with a discreet, stylish medical alert device designed to be worn, not hidden. Built for older adults who value their independence and the people who love them, Succora offers real-time emergency response without sacrificing dignity or style.
Amanah Capital - Rafay Javaid
Amanah Capital helps Muslim professionals ensure that their investment portfolios align with their values through automated Sharia-compliance screening. By simplifying a process that currently requires manual research and religious expertise, Amanah Capital brings faith-aligned investing within reach for everyday Canadian investors.
Navdex - Jared Cappon & Tobias Wondwossen
Navdex is building the world's first comprehensive database of lithium-ion battery pack layouts to help firefighters respond safely and effectively to electric vehicle fires. As EVs become ubiquitous on North American roads, Navdex gives fire departments the real-time intelligence they need to protect lives, including their own.
Echelon Fragrances - Janine de Castro
Echelon Fragrances creates refined, wearable perfumes designed for everyday life, not just special occasions. Crafted and sold by founder Janine de Castro, each scent is developed through direct feedback from hundreds of customers, resulting in fragrances that feel personal, intentional, and distinctly Canadian.
Why LaunchPad Matters
LaunchPad is designed to support ventures already in motion.
Finalists spend weeks, months, and sometimes years refining their business, deepening customer insights, strengthening operating plans, and clarifying their value proposition. The competition is an opportunity to articulate that work with precision and confidence.
The outcome is not just a compelling presentation. It is the founders who better understand their business and can defend it with evidence, receiving support to take their business to the next level.
We are proud of every student who committed to that process - and especially those who earned a place among this year’s finalists.
The 2026 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition is made possible by the generous contributions of JMH & Co. We also extend our gratitude to Brad Williamson of Catch Digital for contributing $15,000 towards go-to-market services to support this year’s winners.
Thank you to all our donors and supporters who help empower the next generation of student entrepreneurs!
Join us on April 1st, 2026, as they take the stage.
Get your tickets here before they run out!