2026 JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition

Unable to attend or missed getting a ticket? Join us online at 5:30 pm for the live stream

The JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition is our biggest event of the year where students and recent alumni from across campus pitch their venture to a panel of esteemed judges and a supportive audience. The most promising ventures will walk away with their share of cash prizes and in-kind services to take their venture to the next level!

Why Should You Attend?

• Network with alumni and startup community members from across Calgary
• See what the innovators of Mount Royal University are building
• Join our community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers

How can I attend this year?

This event will be held in person at Ross Glen Hall at Mount Royal University. There will also be tickets for those who wish to view the pitches via an online video stream.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Diana Grant-Richmond(ZGdyYW50cmljaG1vbmQgfCBtdHJveWFsICEgY2E=) at the Institute For Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Parking Information

Ross Glen Hall is located in the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning building, 30 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5.

Nearest parking lot - East Gate Parkade (Evening parking rate of $8.75 applies) - MRU Visitor Parking Map.

The paystation for the East Gate Parkade is located on P2 Level (coins, Visa or Mastercard only).

After parking, please refer to this map to find the 'Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning' building. The building is immediately opposite “East Gate”, or the “main entrance” to the main Mount Royal building.

If you have any trouble finding us, please don't hesitate to call the Event and Theatre Services team at 403.440.8890.

To pay for parking on campus, it is not necessary to download the Hotspot app. Scan the QR code to access payment options. Further details are located here.

IMPORTANT MAP LINKS:

East Gate Parkade (Google Maps)

Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning (Google Maps)

Parking Map with Parkade Labeled (Campus Map)

Parking and Event Location (Google Maps Satelite Image)

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