Falling into the Concept $5K Finals

University of Waterloo
November 15, 2021

Each term at Concept, the most eager students get their pitches ready and apply to the Concept $5k Pitch Competition. In their strive for greatness, student teams spend weeks preparing and tweaking their final presentations to share with our panel of experienced judges at the Concept $5k Semi-Finals.  

This term 20 teams were selected to pitch over the span of two evenings. Our panel of judges consisted of: Mila Banerjee of Pronti AI and Business Advisor at Velocity, Darian Zigante of Wittington Ventures, and Brandon Zhao of Two Small Fish Ventures. After each team presented their 3-minute pitch, the judges then got a 2-minute Q&A session with them. Beyond the Q&A, they also provided valuable feedback and advice for all the teams. From everyone at Concept and all the students involved, thank you, judges!

The judges deliberated in private and selected 8 prestigious teams to move on to the Concept $5k Finals. Presenting to you our finalists!

The Fall 2021 Concept $5k Finalists

SethSquash

A digital sport training platform to allow squash players and coaches to leverage data analytics to provide more insightful feedback for their game.

PERCare

Creating logistics software for unit charge nurses in hospital emergency departments

MicroBuild Masonry

Using a biological method to manufacture masonry units with a carbon and waste negative procedure and a unit that is stronger, more durable, and customizable.

Learnlist

A new way to save, curate, and share knowledge online. Like playlists but for resources.

Hydro House

An electrical utility company that offers energy security to off grid residences by installing home power stations with solar generation and hydrogen mediated storage.

HipPO

A smart hip brace that promotes pain relief and mobility for patients with hip osteoarthritis through heat therapy, compression, and adaptive mechanical support.

Bebaha Virtual HealthCare

A virtual clinic connecting women to women doctors in India.

Beam Commerce

Helps eCommerce merchants boost their revenue by creating a better post purchase experience.

Now that you know who our finalists are, be sure to join us in the virtual audience of the Fall 2021 Concept $5K Finals on November 25th 2021. Did we mention that by attending you will have the opportunity to win some awesome audience prizes including Concept prize packs and JBL Speakers!?

Until the finals, you can scratch your pitch itch by checking out our list of previous Concept $5K champions and watch their winning pitches. See you on November 25th.