The Big Pitch
Join Us as a 2025 Sponsor
Empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by sponsoring JA’s Annual Big Pitch, presented by MacEwan University School of Business – an event that equips students with real-world business experience while highlighting your company’s dedication to youth innovation and education.
We have several sponsorship levels available that offer unique benefits and support JA programming.
Questions? Contact our Fund Development Manager, Stephanie Perilli, for more details at sperilli@janorthalberta.org
2025 Big Pitch
Thursday, May 29 2025
MacEwan University
About the Big Pitch
The Big Pitch Competition is the culminating event of JA’s flagship Company Program, where students develop, launch, and run real businesses over 18 weeks. In a Dragon’s Den-style competition, teams pitch their companies to local business leaders, vying for scholarships and investments. The event also features a student trade show, where attendees can purchase products directly from these young entrepreneurs.
Big Pitch is open to Company Program students and parents, and the general public. To learn more about tickets for this inspiring event, please contact Lauren Thomas at lthomas@janorthalberta.org.
About Company Program
The JA Company Program, a cornerstone initiative of JA Northern Alberta, provides high school students with a transformative, 18-week entrepreneurial experience. Through hands-on learning, students navigate the five key phases of business development, gaining real-world skills and business acumen.
Click here to learn more about how this program is shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
71% of Company Program participants believe they’ll own their own business within a year.
Thank you to Our 2025 Big Pitch Partners
