Pitch to the Chief™
A competition for entrepreneurs and innovators driving excellence in police technologies, crime prevention, community safety and development.
Pitch to the Chief™ – Youth Edition returns for its third year on May 14 at 9:30 AM at Venture13! This exciting event brings together students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute, St. Mary Secondary School, and Port Hope High School as they pitch innovative ideas to the Cobourg Police Service and Port Hope Police Service.
Seven student teams will present their proposals to Chief Paul VandeGraaf (CPS), Chief Tim Farquharson (PHPS), and a panel of industry experts. These pitches aim to spark new strategies, tools, and partnerships to support community safety and wellbeing.
Admission is free – register now to be part of this inspiring youth-driven event!
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Start-Up Competition
Pitch to the Chief™ is a flagship event hosted by the V13 Policetech Accelerator, an innovative partnership between Nventure and the Cobourg Police Service. This event brings together early-stage companies and policing leaders to explore cutting-edge solutions that enhance policing services and community safety. Finalists pitch live to a panel of Ontario police chiefs, showcasing technologies that reduce administrative burdens, optimize resource deployment, and support frontline operations.
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Youth Edition
Pitch to the Chief™ – Youth Edition is an innovation challenge for high school students to pitch ideas that support crime prevention and community wellness. The event connects youth with police and community leaders, offering mentorship and real-world experience. Finalists present to a panel of police chiefs and industry experts, with prizes and additional opportunities to further develop their ideas awarded to top teams.
Questions? Connect with the Policetech Accelerator Team