# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: McMaster's top five student startups compete head-to-head for the top spot in The Forge's annual pitch competition!About this EventThe Forge Business Incubator and McMaster University are proud to present our annual Pitch Competition: Startup Survivor.Join the action on November 18 from 5-8pm at McMaster University and watch as our top student entrepreneurs compete for cash in front of a panel of expert judges.Participate in a fun evening of startup pitches, meet exciting entrepreneurs from McMaster, network with the local innovation community and win audience prizes!STARTUP SURVIVOR: THE PITCH COMPETITIONStartup Survivor is a 4-month Accelerator and Pitch Competition awarding $230,000 to students and alumni with the best business ideas. Supported through funding from IP Ontario, Startup Survivor doubled its cohort capacity and available funding in 2026, inviting twenty teams of students and alumni from post-secondary institutions across Ontario. To support the growth of these startups, McMaster and The Forge awarded $200,000 to the 20 teams while mentoring them through intense business and technical challenges. Finalists will deliver a 5-minute pitch to the audience and esteemed judging panel. After deliberations, we’ll crown our winners and award the remaining $30,000 in our prize pool!LOCATIONThe Concert Hall is located on the first floor of L.R. Wilson Hall. When entering campus from the Sterling Street entrance, L.R. Wilson Hall is directly to your left at this intersection. For parking, enter campus through the Sterling Street entrance and turn right at the first opportunity. Keeping in the left lane, follow this road into Parking Lot B. Proceed on foot along the pathway back towards L.R. Wilson Hall. The Concert Hall is located by the south entrance (sliding doors) of the Waller Lobby, L.R.Wilson Hall.ABOUT THE FORGE:Welcome to The Forge, McMaster University’s premier startup incubator and entrepreneurship hub. At The Forge, we believe in empowering innovators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to transform their ideas into successful ventures.The Forge is an entrepreneurial hub backed by McMaster University, catering to startups in the Hamilton, Greater Toronto, and Niagara Regions. Established in 2015, we actively engage with entrepreneurs, providing them comprehensive support in transforming their business concepts into thriving ventures. Regardless of industry, The Forge offers cohort-based programs to facilitate idea development, validation, and ultimately, sustainable growth.Learn more: https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/pitchcompetition - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/the-forge-startup-survivor-pitch-competition/100002002297250978 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, concerts, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: L.R. Wilson Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hamilton - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: L.R. Wilson Hall - **lat**: 43.26165390000001 - **long**: -79.9167451 - **full address**: L.R. Wilson Hall, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26045bda60c60bff86541cbad9117860e22e936b65c46f5727fefa34ff1fb260-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791042786 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition being held? - **A:** The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition takes place on Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at L.R. Wilson Hall, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition? - **A:** The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition is organized by The Forge McMaster. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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