The Ramp-Up – High School Edition competition run by Balmoral Hall students partnered with North Forge is a pitch competition made for students around Manitoba to come together and practice their business skills. This event will be run from October 16 – 17 and is FREE to enter! Over two days, participants will work in teams to develop their ideas, with access to the best mentors and resources. At the end of the event, teams will pitch their ideas to judges for the chance to win CASH PRIZES!
INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURS THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN!
Date: October 16 – 17
Time: Day 1 - 9:00am – 3:00pm
Day 2 - 9:00am – 3:00pm
Registration Deadline: October 12
Location: SmartPark Innovation Hub, 100 Innovation Drive Winnipeg
Detailed Schedule
Thursday, October 16
| 09:00 a.m. | Participants arrive and breakfast snacks served |
| 09:15 a.m. | Welcoming and Opening Remarks |
| 09:30 a.m. | Exemplar Pitch and Elevator Pitch Expectations |
| 09:45 a.m. | 60 Second Pitch presentations |
| 10:30 a.m. | Voting for Top Ten pitches/Group Formation |
| 11:00 a.m. | Registration of Group Names |
| 11:15 a.m. | Break into groups and begin pitch preparations |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch is served |
| 01:00 p.m. | Teams work on pitches |
| 03:00 p.m. | Day ends |
Friday, October 17
| 09:00 a.m. | Participants arrive and breakfast snacks served |
| 09:15 a.m. | Welcoming and Opening Remarks |
| 09:30 a.m. | Teams continue to work on pitches |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mentors arrive and work with teams |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch is served |
| 12:45 p.m. | Final pitch prep for teams |
| 01:45 p.m. | Pitch Competition |
| 03:00 p.m. | Judges deliberation |
| 03:30 p.m. | Winners Announced |
| 04:00 p.m. | Closing remarks and wrap up for the day |
Additional Information:
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided both days.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE EMAILED – KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!
