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C-Tribe x Tech Presents

C-Black Pitch

Breaking barriers for Black entrepreneurs in tech

$20,000 CAD • Deadline March 7, 2027 • Edmonton, AB

Applications Opening Soon
2,500+
Attendees
150+
Startups
6
Festival Days
$20K
In Prizes
40+
Investors

The C-Black x Tech Pitch Competition aims to close the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black entrepreneurs and levelling the playing field to help them achieve their dreams. It's not just about the money — it's about building durable connections. Participants connect with seasoned tech founders who have built, scaled, and sold companies before. We welcome all Black founders who are thinking big and building the world-changing companies of tomorrow.

Applications Opening Soon
$20,000 CAD
Total Prize Pool
1st Place — $10,000
2nd Place — $5,000
3rd Place — $3,000
Runner-Up (x4) — $500 each
Deadline
Mar 7, 2027
Pitch Day
Aug 12-17, 2027
Location
Edmonton, AB
Semi-Finalists
Up to 7
Judge Panel
4 judges
01
Applications OpenUp Next
Submit your venture for consideration
Jan 6, 2027
02
Applications Close
Final day to submit your entry
Mar 7, 2027
03
Semi-Finalists Announced
Top teams advance to the next round
Apr 15, 2027
04
Finalists Selected
Pitch coaching & deck design begins
Jun 1, 2027
05
Pitch Day
Take the stage at C-Tribe x Tech
Aug 15, 2027

Why Pitch

Four reasons to step on stage.

01

Seed Capital

Non-dilutive prize money, no equity required. Walk away with funding and full ownership of your company.

02

Network

Direct connections with investors, mentors, and founders who have built, scaled, and exited before you.

03

Exposure

Media coverage, publisher meetings, ecosystem partners, and a live audience watching you pitch on stage.

04

Coaching

Pitch coaching, deck design support, and strategic prep for every finalist — so you show up ready.

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Who Can Apply

Black, African, or Caribbean founders in a C-suite leadership role

Team of minimum 2 members with at least one Founding Member who identifies as Black, African, or Caribbean descent in a C-suite role
Maximum 2 teams per participant (lead member limited to 1 team)
Must be 18 years or older and of legal age in their jurisdiction
Startup Stage track: less than $1,000,000 raised in total dilutive funding
Employees and immediate family of C-Tribe Society are not eligible

Judging Criteria

Target market size and positioning against competitors30%
Identification of problem and effectiveness of solution20%
Strategies for customer acquisition, distribution, and revenue generation20%
Team quality and experience20%
Overall application clarity and persuasiveness10%

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Is C-Black Pitch for You?

Whether you’re pitching, investing, spectating, or building — there’s a place for you.

Entrepreneur

You have a tech startup or venture at any stage — from idea to revenue. You want exposure, feedback from investors, and a chance to win funding.

Investor

You’re looking to discover the next wave of innovative founders. Connect with pre-vetted companies and expand your deal flow.

Tech Enthusiast

You’re passionate about innovation and want to see what’s next. Watch live pitches, network with founders, and be part of the energy.

Builder

You’re a developer, designer, or operator who wants to join a winning team. Meet founders who are hiring and building right now.

THE EXPERIENCE

More Than a Pitch Competition

Networking, mentorship, and investor connections, all under one roof.

TechExec Luncheon
Attendees networking
Nic Brathwaite on panel
Networking moment
Competitors group photo
Investor meeting
Attendees in conversation
TechExec Luncheon
Attendees networking
Nic Brathwaite on panel
Networking moment
Competitors group photo
Investor meeting
Attendees in conversation
Media wall group photo
TechExec Luncheon wide
Attendees seated together
Two attendees at media wall
Three people networking
Networking scene
Networking at the venue
Media wall group photo
TechExec Luncheon wide
Attendees seated together
Two attendees at media wall
Three people networking
Networking scene
Networking at the venue

Sign Up to Pitch

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WHO YOU'LL PITCH TO

Past Investors & Judges
in Attendance

Nicholas Brathwaite

Nicholas Brathwaite

Founding Managing Partner

Celesta Capital

Dr. Shante Williams

Dr. Shante Williams

Founder & CEO

Black Pearl Global Investments

Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

Investment & Operations Associate

BKR Capital

Arden Tse

Arden Tse

Fund Manager, Accelerate III

Yaletown Ventures

James Mark Mitchell

James Mark Mitchell

Principal & Director

Red Thread Ventures

Teruel Carrasco

Teruel Carrasco

Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder

EasyVC

PROVEN LAUNCHPAD

Past Winners

Companies that launched from our pitch stage and went on to raise funding, land partnerships, and scale.

Joshua Benjamin

Synoptech

Joshua Benjamin

Wearable performance analytics for athletes. Real-time insights for training, recovery, and injury prevention.

Jefferson Roc

PEERX.AI

Jefferson Roc

Mental health innovation at the intersection of AI and peer support, empowering holistic well-being in the corporate and startup sectors.

Godfrey Okeke

Awele Technologies

Godfrey Okeke

Making international shipping of cars and heavy goods as easy as booking a flight online.

Jonathon Bloomfield

Scooli

Jonathon Bloomfield

Classroom management tools built by a teacher-turned-developer for teachers like himself.

Damilare Odumosu

CropMind

Damilare Odumosu

Cost-effective computer vision for smallholder fruit farmers, streamlining crop load management across Canada.

BEYOND THE PITCH

Other Ways to Get Involved

Exhibit

Exhibit

Showcase your product, service, or organization with a booth at C-Tribe x Tech. Get in front of 500+ attendees, demonstrate live, and generate qualified leads.

Inquire About Exhibiting →
Partner

Partner

Align your brand with innovation. Sponsorship and partnership packages include stage presence, logo placement, VIP access, and direct engagement with founders and investors.

Explore Partnerships →

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