WEtech Alliance’s ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition returns this February, highlighting the transformative journey of tech entrepreneurs in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, while shining a spotlight on the ecosystem driving their success.

With five companies, two cash prizes, and one epic pitch competition, the event is a culmination of the eighth cohort of the ScaleUP Accelerator, and the largest celebration of the program to date.

The award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest Windsor-Essex, provides intensive growth coaching, expert insight, strategic planning and financial assistance to tech entrepreneurs in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent looking to scale their business.

This year’s showcase is being hosted on Thursday, February 6th 2025 from 5pm to 8:30pm at Art WindsorEssex, in partnership with the City of Windsor.

The evening promises an engaging blend of innovation, networking, and celebration, featuring a public pitch competition where one company will walk away with a $20,000 grand prize. The winner will be determined by a panel of seasoned investors and industry experts, while attendees will determine a “People’s Choice” award winner to receive a $2500 cash prize.

Guests are invited to explore an exhibition featuring ScaleUP participants and enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Thyme Kitchen and refreshments by Windsoreats as they connect with the region’s leading growth coaches and tech talent. There will also be a showcase of past participants, highlighting the program’s distinguished alumni.

“The 2025 ScaleUP Showcase marks a pivotal moment for our program, an inflection point that celebrates the 40 exceptional companies that have completed this award-winning accelerator and the resilience, innovation, and hard work they have invested into their businesses,” says Adam Castle, Director of Venture Services & Partnerships for WEtech Alliance.

“This year, we are not just reflecting on the past; we are focused on building the future. With the steadfast support of our partners—Libro Credit Union, Invest Windsor Essex, the City of Windsor, the Government of Canada, and Communitech—we are enhancing the network, expanding the reach, and increasing the resources available to these founders. Together, we are amplifying their successes, recognizing their challenges, and strengthening the ecosystem that makes this growth possible.”

A limited number of general admission tickets are available for the event and can be purchased at ScaleUP8.eventbrite.ca.

For more information about the ScaleUP Accelerator program, please contact Susy Kustra, Manager of Programs and Client Experience.