Up to $100,000 Investment Pitch – Ingenious+ Spark

A New Learning & Funding Opportunity for Ingenious+ Alumni

The Rideau Hall Foundation and DMZ have launched Ingenious+ Spark to support young Canadian innovators in turning ideas into ventures.

Designed for Ingenious+ alumni, the program combines hands-on startup learning, pitch and deck development, and access to investors and funding to help participants grow and scale their ventures.

What You’ll Experience Take part in a hands-on venture-building experience that includes:

• A chance to pitch for an investment of up to $100,000
• Pitch training and deck development
• Incorporation workshops
• Guidance from experienced founders

• Must be an Ingenious+ alumni (National Award winner, finalist, or regional awardee).
• Innovation must include a technology component (tech‑enabled or driven).
• May apply with a new innovation (not limited to original Ingenious+ award project).
• Winners must incorporate to receive investment funding.
• Commitment to attend workshops and pitch event in Toronto.