Press Release: Get in the Ring Ottawa – April 4, 2019, Collab Space (Nepean)

In less than 1 month from today, Get in the Ring Ottawa will take place at Collab Space, Ottawa. During the 3-day program, the most promising startups in our region will battle for the local title and make valuable connections with investors and business leaders.

20 selected companies from across Ontario will be chosen to participate in a 2 day workshop on April 2-3^rd culminating in semi-finals selection. Only 6 of these teams will go on to the final live battle on April 4, 2019. Startups may apply to pitch until March 10, 2019 at gitr.co/ottawa.

Limited tickets are available to the general public for workshop participation and can be purchased through the event site.

The Get in the Ring Foundation is an organization that gives startups a fun and global podium to make valuable connections to start, grow and scale up their business. The Foundation is active in 100+ countries and works together with leaders of entrepreneurship ecosystems around the world. Get in the Ring is known for its innovative format where startups literally face off in a boxing ring. A battle between 2 startups consists of 5 30-second rounds about the team, achievements, and business model.

YOUTUBE Video introducting Get In The Ring:

How Get in the Ring Works

Get in the Ring is a global competition for startups. Two startups battle head-to-head in a ring via pitches. A battle between two teams consists of several rounds about the team, the business model and its finances. Along the way the entrepreneurs were given pitch training, advice about their businesses, and the opportunity to get in contact with investors, business leaders, potential customers and like-minded entrepreneurs. There can only be one winner in each weight class based on valuation (lightweight – 0-$500,000, middleweight – $500,000 – $2.5 million, heavyweight – $2.5+ million).

The Grand Champion of Get In The Ring Ottawa will be flown to Berlin, Germany for the Global Final.

Get In The Ring Ottawa Award Show

Tickets are now on sale to attend Get In The Ring Ottawa finals on April 4, 2019 at Collab Space, Nepean. Participants are encouraged to cheer for their favorite startup. Tickets can be purchased at gitr.co/ottawa

Partners

Get in the Ring Ottawa is powered by EntreLaunch Inc., Collab Space, Startup Ottawa, Sandler Training, L-Spark, Garage Doors Unlimited, Events.com and more.

Additional information for media

Special tickets are available for representatives of the media. For inquiries related to interviewing startups, jury members and/or being involved in the full 3-day program please contact Rebecca Palmer (contact details below).

Complimentary wifi is available at all locations.

Special areas for media will be available upon request.

Representatives of the media joining activities will be provided with food and drinks.