Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition – Win Funding
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Summary
LetsStopAIDS is a global youth-led charity focused on HIV prevention and youth health advocacy. We are currently accepting applications for our annual The Winning Seed pitch competition.
Location
Virtual / Remote
This opportunity can be done from anywhere.
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
The Winning Seed Pitch Competition by LetsStopAIDS
Where youth from across Canada pitch health and advocacy project ideas for a chance to win:
- $1,000 in seed funding to launch their project
- One year of professional mentorship
- $500 cash prize
The competition is open to Canadian youth ages 14-29, who are invited to pitch a health and advocacy project idea aligned with the goal of achieving zero new HIV transmissions by 2030.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit www.thewinningseed.ca and click “Apply Now” to submit your project proposal and basic information by February 26, 2026.
- Step 2: Selected projects will be invited in early March to submit a two-minute video pitch outlining their project.
- Step 3: Four finalists will pitch their projects live to a virtual panel of expert judges on March 26, 2026, from 5:00-7:30 PM (EST).
For more information, please contact The Winning Seed Team at seed@letsstopaids.org.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- No Requirements