Meet Our 2025 Pitch Participants
Nodalli
Laro Therapy
Yummunity
Nodalli is a suite of AI agents that automate personalized networking outreach for job seekers. Nodalli reads your LinkedIn, generates a networking strategy, identifies 100+ relevant professionals, and emails them to book coffee chats. This reduces the time for 100 outreaches from 25 hours to 2 minutes.
We’ve facilitated 1,100+ coffee cha
Nodalli is a suite of AI agents that automate personalized networking outreach for job seekers. Nodalli reads your LinkedIn, generates a networking strategy, identifies 100+ relevant professionals, and emails them to book coffee chats. This reduces the time for 100 outreaches from 25 hours to 2 minutes.
We’ve facilitated 1,100+ coffee chats so far, saving users over 3,000 hours and $40,000, with a goal of reaching 10,000 chats in 2026 and 100,000 by 2027.
Yummunity
Laro Therapy
Yummunity
Food waste is rising—and your fridge might be part of the problem. Yummunity fights back by turning forgotten groceries into delicious meals, sending smart reminders before food goes bad, and leaning on your circle to share and save together. Whether you're eco-conscious or just hate wasting money, Yummunity helps you squeeze every last bite out of your food.
Laro Therapy
Laro Therapy
Jackie's Creative Cakes
Larô Therapy is a virtual psychotherapy practice that provides culturally responsive and identity-affirming mental health care to the Filipino diaspora in Canada. Our all-Filipino team combines professional expertise with our own lived experience as immigrants, bringing the cultural insight that's often missing from Western mental health
Larô Therapy is a virtual psychotherapy practice that provides culturally responsive and identity-affirming mental health care to the Filipino diaspora in Canada. Our all-Filipino team combines professional expertise with our own lived experience as immigrants, bringing the cultural insight that's often missing from Western mental health approaches. We believe relatability creates accessibility—when mental health care feels familiar and connected to your community, it becomes truly possible. Larô goes beyond traditional therapy by centering kapwa, kwentuhan, and play, creating a movement for collective healing across the entire community.
Jackie's Creative Cakes
Jackie's Creative Cakes
Jackie's Creative Cakes
Jackie's Creative cakes is a delightful culinary haven that specializes in the creation of exquisite baked goods centered around ube, a vibrant purple yam native to the Philippines. Known for its distinct color and subtly sweet, nutty flavor, ube has become a trendy and beloved ingredient in both traditional and innovative desserts.At Jac
Jackie's Creative cakes is a delightful culinary haven that specializes in the creation of exquisite baked goods centered around ube, a vibrant purple yam native to the Philippines. Known for its distinct color and subtly sweet, nutty flavor, ube has become a trendy and beloved ingredient in both traditional and innovative desserts.At Jackie's, the menu is a fusion of classic Filipino treats and contemporary confections, all crafted to highlight the unique qualities of ube. Jackie's Creative Cakes is more than just a place to satisfy a sweet tooth; it is a celebration of cultural heritage and culinary innovation.
Pippen AI
Jackie's Creative Cakes
Pippen AI
Pippen AI builds tools that solve the paperwork problem for family doctors. Pippen is an AI-powered scribe and clinical assistant built specifically for primary care. It captures high-quality, context-aware notes with minimal editing—helping reduce documentation time, streamline referrals, and support day-to-day clinical tasks.
Tranquilo
Jackie's Creative Cakes
Pippen AI
Tranquilo is an early-stage med-tech startup developing the first wearable to detect early signs of manic or depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder.
The rings transmit data to an AI-powered mobile app, which analyzes heart rate to detect early signs of manic or depressive episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder. Our app
Tranquilo is an early-stage med-tech startup developing the first wearable to detect early signs of manic or depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder.
The rings transmit data to an AI-powered mobile app, which analyzes heart rate to detect early signs of manic or depressive episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder. Our app then delivers personalized feedback, peer support, and connects users to community resources to help prevent these episodes and support timely intervention.
Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurs
FilCanPreneur Pitch Competition
Apply now for the FilCanPreneur Pitch Competition and, for just a $125.00 application fee, gain access to over $6,000.00 worth of expert support from the University of Toronto's SICIEEL. This opportunity gives you the essential resources and mentorship to fine-tune your pitch for the live competition on July 5th, positioning your business for success anywhere.
In partnership with UTSC SICIEEL, we've crafted a training program that equips you with the key tools for entrepreneurial success:
- Business Model Canvas Workshop - (2 hours): Develop a clear, actionable business model that highlights your value proposition and market strategies.
- Pricing & Financial Forecasting Workshop - (2 hours): Master the art of setting competitive pricing strategies and forecasting your financial future to build a robust business.
- Pitching Workshop - (2 hours): Learn the techniques to effectively pitch your idea, capturing the attention of investors and stakeholders with confidence.
- Group Coaching Session - (2 hours): Receive personalized coaching in a group setting, allowing you to perfect your pitch and business strategies.
This 4 week program begins June 1! Don't miss this chance to elevate your business!
Apply now and unlock the full potential of your entrepreneurial journey. Details below:
Filcanpreneur Innovate & Elevate Startup Pitch Competition
Competition Overview
Who Can Join:
The Innovate and Elevate Pitch Competition is a dynamic and inclusive event designed to give entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and business solutions. Whether you're an early-stage startup, an established company looking to scale, or someone with a groundbreaking product or service, this competition is for you!
The goal is to foster innovation, encourage new ideas, and support businesses in their journey toward growth and success.
Submit a 6-slide pitch deck or a 3-minute video to showcase why your idea deserves a spot in the live pitch.
Application Fee: $125.00 e-transfer to filcanpreneur@gmail.com
Applications are due by: May 1, 2025
Apply for the Innovate & Elevate Start Up Pitch Competition here:
criteria
- Team: Individuals or teams can apply. At least one team member must identify as Filipino. Max. of 4 people per team.
- Business Stage: Open to early-stage startups, growth-stage companies, and individuals with actionable plans or prototypes.
- Innovative Ideas: The business or idea should demonstrate creativity, problem-solving, and a potential for high impact.
- Growth Potential: Whether you’re a small startup or an established company, your business should show signs of scalability and growth.
- Commitment: Commit to pitching, attending workshops, and engaging with mentors throughout the competition process as part of the UTSC SICIEEL program.
- Pitch: Ability to present your business idea clearly and effectively.
- Location: Must be from Canada.
application details
application details
To apply, please submit the application form, accompanied by a 6-slide pitch deck OR 3-minute video outlining the following:
- Introduction: A brief introduction to yourself and your team.
- Business Overview: Provide a brief description of your startup, including your mission, vision, and goals.
- Problem Statement: Highlight the problem your product/service addresses and your innovative solution.
- Solution: A description of your innovation and its value proposition.
- Market Potential: Your target market, audience, and the potential for growth.
- Progress/Results: For existing businesses, share significant achievements or milestones.
- Call to Action: Specify what you're seeking (investment, partnerships, users to try the product/service etc.).
- Contact Information: For any questions, please contact filcanpreneur@gmail.com
selection
Post-Competition Support
application details
- Semi-Finalists Announced: June 30– Semi-finalists will be contacted via email with details for the live pitch event.
- Pitch Day: July 5 – Top 5 Semi-finalists will have the opportunity to present their pitch to the judges in front of a live audience.
- Finalists & Winners: Winners will be selected and announced at the end of the Pitch Day event.
5-Minute Pitches: Shortlisted participants get 5 minutes to deliver a punchy, impactful pitch that showcases the core of their business idea or model.
prizes
Post-Competition Support
Post-Competition Support
Get ready to level up your business with amazing prizes! Winners will score:
- Cash Prizes to fuel your growth
- You & your team will get complimentary tickets to attend the Fun Philippines Exclusive VIP Night & Award Ceremony.
- Mentorship from industry pros.
- VIP Networking with top entrepreneurs and investors.
- In-kind Support like marketing services, consulting, tech support, PR exposure, product development, business equipment, etc.
- And more...
This is your chance to turn your vision into reality with the resources and exposure you need!
Post-Competition Support
Post-Competition Support
Post-Competition Support
While only the top 5 finalists will be crowned winners of the Innovate & Elevate Pitch Competition, the top 20 applicants with outstanding business ideas will still receive invaluable support through our accelerator program. This includes exclusive mentorship, access to key business resources, and premium networking opportunities to fuel their growth. We are committed to empowering all entrepreneurs by providing the guidance and connections necessary to elevate your business, no matter where you rank in the competition