The Town of Hanover has announced the return of its Innovative People Program Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition.
The town says the application process is now open. The biennial competition, which first launched in 2024, is geared towards entrepreneurs looking to start, purchase, expand, or relocate a business in Hanover.
Aspiring entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to make connections, develop a business plan and compete for a prize package to help with growing their business.
In 2024, the competition had eight participants who completed a series of training and development sessions before making pitches to a panel of judges. The three winners collectively received more than $11,000 in prizes and business supports. The 2026 competition will feature package of prizes and services that may include start-up capital, business coaching, professional consulting services, advertising and marketing packages, digital media support, memberships, and other resources.
Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Complete program details, eligibility requirements, and application forms are available at hippentrepreneur.ca and hanover.ca/businesspitchcompetition.
"The Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition gives participants access to valuable business development resources while providing a platform to showcase their ideas and receive feedback from experienced business professionals," said April Marshall, Economic Development Manager for the Town of Hanover. "Our goal is to foster entrepreneurship, support business growth, and demonstrate that Hanover is a community where innovative ideas can thrive."
