Pow Wow Pitch 2024 Submission Step 1 of 6 16% Please complete this form as your entry into the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch. This form will take 10 minutes to complete. Once you submit this form, you will receive a copy to your email address. You can stop and save the progress and continue your entry for up to 30 days after you start. The deadline is June 5, 2024. If you have any questions, you can email hello@powwowpitch.org.Full Name(Required) First Last Business Email Address(Required) Mobile Number(Required)Address(Required)Note: Only applicants from Canada and the United Stated will be accepted. 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Yes NoInclusive business support: My Company is majority owned (50% or more) by person(s) who identify as (select all that apply) Women Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ Black Other Racialized Communities Persons with a DisabilityDefinitions: 2SLGBTQI+: Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer (or Questioning), Intersex, Asexual. The placement of Two Spirit (2S) first is to recognize that Indigenous people are the first peoples of this land and their understanding of gender and sexuality precedes colonization. The ‘+’ is for all the new and growing ways we become aware of sexual orientations and gender diversity Indigenous: First Nations, Inuit or Metis Other racialized communities: East Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Mixed race Persons with disabilities: Persons with any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society Company ProfileLegal Name of Business / Idea Name(Required)In what stage of development is your business?(Required)Even if you just have an idea, we strongly encourage you to apply! I have an idea I have started I am operating I am growingWhat industry is your business/idea?(Required)Pick the industry below that most closely aligns with your business.CreativeConsumer Products & RetailFashionFood & DrinkHealth & WellnessKnowledge ServicesNot-for-profitProfessional Services & TradesTechnologyTourismNot sureOtherWhat is your export status?(Required)Sell goods or services in Canada onlySell goods or services to Canadian companies who then sell outside of CanadaSell goods or services or make investments outside of CanadaPlanning to sell goods or services outside of Canada in the next 2 yearsPlanning to sell goods or services outside of Canada without a specific timeframeWhat are your Export Challenges?(Required) None / Not Applicable Accessing money in-market Accessing more money Accessing R&D capital Anti-corruption Being competitive Building commercialization structure Creating an international strategy Creating contracts Culture / Language differences Customs requirements Delivering your goods Economic insights Ensuring customers pay Exporting 101 Finding customers Finding local agents / Legal reps Finding skilled talent Finding suppliers / Partners Fluctuating currency Improving domestic growth Increasing time and resources Knowledge about markets Knowledge of financing requirements Maintaining cash flow Managing debt Managing market risks Managing rising business costs Managing supply chains Paying taxes Protecting my IP Setting up international operations Trade regulationsWhat are your Total Annual Sales?(Required)This information will remain confidential and will support us in understanding the scale of your operation. It's okay not to have any sales, we are only looking for a general indication.No current sales / start-upLess than $4,999$5,000 - $9,99910,000 - $24,999$25,000 - $49,999$50,000 - $99,999$100,000 - $249,999$250,000 - $499,999$500,000 and abovePrefer not to answer Online PresenceWe want to follow, promote and shop your business. Copy & paste in the entire URL link including https://Business WebsiteIf you don't have a website and want to start yours now, get 60-days free of Shopify at www.shopify.com/powwowpitch. Business Facebook Business Instagram Business LinkedIn Business Twitter TikTok Are you currently using Shopify or other business tools (Website and/or Point of Sale devices) for your business?(Required) Yes NoIf yes, please specify the platform/ tools you are using(Required) Shopify Moneris Square Squarespace Wix Wordpress OtherIf no, would you be interested in the following(Required)An exclusive Shopify offering of a 60-day free trial to set up your online store and sell in-person Yes NoIf you are using Shopify would you like to access exclusive resources dedicated Indigenous Entrepreneurs?(Required) Yes NoIf yes, would you like to apply to join an exclusive digital community program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs(Required) Click here to apply. I want a free 60-Day trial for a Shopify website and point of sale tools. I would like to connect with Shopify Bonus OpportunitiesPlease select all that interest you.Bonus opportunities I want to Apply for the 2024 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards. I want a free 60-Day trial for a Shopify website and point of sale tools. I want a free .CA domain name for my business. I want Pow Wow Pitch to buy 350 units of my products for this year’s Pow Wow Pitch Box. I want to have my products featured on powwowmarket.ca. I want to share my story on the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast. I want to become part of the Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Community. I want to access free tools, resources and templates from the Pow Wow PitchStartup Program. I am interested in speaking opportunities and opportunities to profile myself and my business. I want another chance to pitch for more money at live Pow Wow Pitch events in Winnipeg, Ottawa, Kamloops or Tobique I am interested in receiving information on funding opportunities for my business. I am interested in growing my business globally. I am interested in accreditation and certification opportunities as an Indigenous-owned business. I would like to connect with RBC. I would like to connect with Shopify. I would like to connect with Mastercard. I would like to connect with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. I would like to receive small business marketing communications from Canada Post. I would like to access digital marketing training with Jelly Academy. I would like to connect with an Indigenous Financial Institution. I would like to connect with Futurpreneur. I would like to receive information about opportunities for Indigenous women.Select All 1-Minute Video PitchUpload a 1-minute video of you pitching your business. Be sure to introduce yourself, the Indigenous community you are part of, the name of your business, describe your product/service, share how far you have come so far, and share how you would use the $25,000 grand prize if you win.How would you like to submit your video?(Required) Record your 1-minute pitch Upload your 1-minute pitch Link to your 1-minute pitchUpload your pitch(Required)Accepted file types: mp4, mov, hevc, mpg, mpeg, avi, Max. file size: 200 MB.Link to your pitch(Required)Insert a link to YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive or another cloud sharing tool for us to access your video. Ensure that the video is publicly accessible to be viewed by our judges. Record your pitch(Required)Hit the save button when you are done recording. If you need support to submit your video, please use the step by step instructions on the Technical Support page. Pow Wow Pitch AgreementParticipation(Required) I agree to participate fully in the program as outlined on the Pitch page.Privacy Requirements(Required) I understand that the information I submit as part of this registration form will be shared between Pow Wow Pitch and Export Development Canada (EDC) and processed according to the Pow Wow Pitch Privacy Policy and EDC Privacy Notice and EDC Business Diversity Notice. By completing the registration form, I also accept Pow Wow Pitch Terms of Use and EDC Terms of Use.CASL Requirements I consent to receiving e-newsletters and promotional messages from EDC on its products and services. I can withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing to any such message. Questions ? Contact EDC at 150 Slater Street, Ottawa ON K1A 1K3 or www.edc.ca
