BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250830T104942EDT-5899VcSZ3V@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250830T144942Z DESCRIPTION:The MIF stage is yours again! MIF Evolution reunites MIF cohort s for an evening of fresh pitches and renewed connections\, as we celebrat e five years of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøInnovation Fund. All past and current teams\, a nd even former applicants are invited to apply — selected teams will then have the chance to pitch to a panel of judges and compete for exciting pri zes! Whether you're pivoting\, scaling\, or launching a new chapter\, this is your team's chance to show how far you've come. If you're just interes ted in learning more about the MIF and the amazing teams it supports\, ple ase join us as a guest!\n\nPlease browse the tabs below to learn more abou t this opportunity.\n\n\n \n Format\n Prizes\n Judges\n Registration\n \n\n \n For mat\n\n Each pitch will be a maximum of three minutes\, with additional tim e for a brief Q&A with the judges. We strongly advise teams to practice th is short form of pitching. Pitches will be evaluated for the quality of th eir presentation\, and the potential impact of the technology/project.\n \n \n \n Prizes\n\n 1st Place\n $2\,000 cash  - Generously offered by Desjardins Caisse de Technologies\n\n 2nd Place\n $1\,000 cash - Generously offered by Desjardins Caisse de Technologies\n\n 3rd Place\n $1\,000 cash - Generously offered by Desjardins Caisse de Technologies\n\n 4th Place  \n Consulting pa ckage with R&D Partners (includes five hours of personalized support)\n\n 5 th Place \n Consultation and service follow up with La Foundry\n \n\n \n Judge s\n\n Sahar Ansary\, Partner\, R&D Partners\n\n Martin Bader\, Adjunct Profe ssor\, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSchool of Continuing Studies\n\n Samir Mounir\, Senior Direct or\, Desjardins Caisse de Technologies\n\n Alexis Hamam\, Founder\, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ventures Fund\n \n\n \n Registration\n\n If you are interested in taking part as a participant\, please register here.\n\n If you would you to join as an audience member\, please register here.\n \n\n\nRegistration is now open: \n For participants click here\n\nFor guests click here\n DTSTART:20251022T210000Z DTEND:20251022T230000Z LOCATION:CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H2Z 0A5\, 1050 Côte du Beaver Hall SUMMARY:MIF Evolution URL:/innovation/channels/event/mif-evolution-366143 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR