RBC Student Pitch Competition
The RBC Student Pitch Competition is a takeoff of the elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is designed to give a concise overview of a product, service, or idea taking no longer than the duration of an elevator ride.
The next RBC Student Pitch Competition will be held on March 16, 2026. The application deadline is March 8, 2026.
The finalists for the SPC will have three minutes to pitch their idea to a panel of judges - vying for cash prizes.
You'll need to submit an executive summary (max. 500 words) as part of the registration, by the deadline.
The RBC Student Pitch Competition is an ideal setting to receive candid feedback from judges, network with the business community, and brush up on presenting your business case in a succinct and compelling way.
Eligibility
The competition is open to any full-time university student with an interest in driving technological or social innovation to better the world in which we live.
Entries may be submitted by individuals or by groups of up to four.
Submission and selection process
March 8, 2026: Application deadline
March 11, 2026: Finalists will be announced
March 16, 2026: Student Pitch Competition
An elevator pitch is designed to give a concise overview of a product, service, or idea taking no longer than the duration of an elevator ride.
More details will be shared with the finalists.
Judging criteria
Finalists will be selected from executive summaries based on:
- Innovation impact, viability and sustainability of idea
- Persuasiveness of summary
- Effectiveness of summary
Pitch winners will be selected based on:
- Innovation impact, viability and sustainability of idea
- Presentation enthusiasm and effectiveness of pitch
- Level of engagement during the pitch and Q&A
For more information contact Amanda Neilson at amanda.neilson@unb.ca.
