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C-Tribe x Tech Presents

C-ElevateHer

Levelling the playing field and championing women 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

C-ElevateHer provides prize money to tech-inspired, women-led businesses. But it's not just about the money — it's about building durable connections. Founders connect with seasoned tech founders and investors who have built, scaled, and sold companies before. This competition champions the next generation of women redefining what's possible in technology.

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

Women founders with controlling equity in a tech-enabled startup

Founder must identify as a woman with more than 10% controlling equity
Team of minimum 2 members
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-ElevateHer for You?

Built for women founders, investors, and allies championing women in tech.

Woman Founder

You’re building a tech-enabled company and hold controlling equity. Get on stage, win funding, and connect with investors who back women-led ventures.

Investor

You’re actively looking to fund women-led startups. Meet pre-vetted founders and expand your portfolio with high-potential, diverse deal flow.

Ally & Advocate

You believe in levelling the playing field. Attend to support, mentor, and amplify women founders building the next generation of tech companies.

Aspiring Founder

You’re not ready to pitch yet, but you’re building toward it. Come for the inspiration, the connections, and to see what’s possible.

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

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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.

Mpho Begin

Cassidy e-Care Solutions

Mpho Begin

Digital health platform empowering people with diabetes to self-manage their health outside the hospital setting.

Ehi Agbonlahor

Anutio

Ehi Agbonlahor

AI-powered platform helping students and early-career professionals discover strengths and build fulfilling careers.

Kelise Williams

UpRow

Kelise Williams

Revolutionizing the newcomer settlement experience in Canada with enhanced access to resources.

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C-ElevateHer 3rd Place

School

Kemi

C-ElevateHer pitch finalist building innovative education technology to transform how students learn and grow.

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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