HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition

The inaugural HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition is an initiative of Hanover’s Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Advisory Committee and will be held biennially to grow small businesses in Hanover and increase awareness of the resources available. The Town of Hanover, in partnership with our generous sponsors are proud to host the HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition! The competition will be held biennially geared towards entrepreneurs that wish to open, purchase or re-locate a business in the Town of Hanover, and offers prizing for the winner, and two finalists. Over $11,000 in prizes will be awarded in 2024! 

This program is designed after the successful Pitch It Minto Business Plan Competition. Thank you to the Town of Minto and Launch It Business Exploration Centre & Minto Chamber of Commerce for sharing!

The competition is geared towards entrepreneurs that wish to open a new business venture, purchase an existing business, or re-locate an existing business within the Town of Hanover. Businesses that have opened in 2024 are eligible to apply.

Prizes include:

  • Start-Up Capital
  • Business Coaching
  • Advertising Packages
  • Digital Media Support
  • Complimentary Memberships & Services 

How to Enter:

To enter, applicants must fill out the application form attached. Once the application has been filled out, the applicant must send it in along with the Executive Summary by 5:00 pm on Monday, September 30, 2024, to the Town of Hanover Municipal Office. Finalists will be required to attend one training session “New Business Review & Pitch Camp”. Failing to do so will result in their removal from the contest.

Important Deadlines:

Monday, September 30, 2024
Deadline to submit Application and Executive Summary
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Announcement of HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition Finalists
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Mandatory Training Session: New Business Review & Pitch Camp
Friday, October 25, 2024 
Deadline to submit Written Business Plan
Friday, November 1, 2024
Presentations and Q&A session with Judges
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Awards with Sponsors Social Event
Monday, November 18, 2024
Announcement of HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition Winner at Council

Application

Program Overview 

Sponsors