Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Pitch Competition 2024

Watch the culmination of the Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative (QICSI) as student and regional start-ups compete to win funding for their venture, with a prize pool of nearly $40,000 in non-dilutive seed funding.

QICSI is a 16-week summer program that offers the valuable opportunity to start a business while being paid and receiving seed funding. QICSI is a highly competitive, intense, and well-resourced program that takes place full time, in-person on Queen's Campus. Competitors have developed their venture their venture from idea to plan while receiving coaching from the DDQIC team and members of the global network to perfect their pitch. Attendees will have a chance to hear these pitches and vote for the venture they believe has the greatest market potential, which will receive the Wisdom of the Market Award.

Accessibility

Mitchell Hall is a fully accessible building and the Rose Event Commons is located on the main floor.

Getting there

Mitchell Hall is located on Queen's Main Campus and is well served by public transit. Plan your trip using the Kingston Transit trip planner. Queen's is a cycling-friendly campus and bike racks are located near the venue. Limited paid street parking is available nearby. The nearest paid parking lot is the City of Kingston's Frontenac County Courthouse Lot, a six minute walk away.