Vancouver, BC – October 2, 2018 | This afternoon, Orbitless was named the winner of the Vancouver Canadian Export Challenge Pitch Competition. Entrepreneur Robert Eisses won $1,000 and a trip to Ottawa to pitch for the grand prize at Startup Canada Day on the Hill to CBC NextGen Dragon Nicole Verkindt and former Dragon, Brett Wilson, for the grand prize of $10,000 in the capital and up to $100,000 in resources and support.
Vancouver-based Orbitless is the first novel drivetrain technology that can be used in a variety of applications from Motion Control, Robots, Electric vehicles, Wind Power, and anywhere gear motors are used.
“I can invision Orbitless changing the way technology develops around motors in the 21st century. It’s exciting to see this innovative approach to an age-old device, one that become a global game-changer and disrupter,” said Victoria Lennox, CEO, and Co-founder of Startup Canada. “I’m thrilled that Robert will represent British Columbia at the final pitch competition in Ottawa this October.”
Throughout the day, entrepreneurs had the opportunity to hear from leading global entrepreneurs, including Manny Padda, Co-Founder and Partner at New Avenue Capital, Devon Brooks, Founder and CEO of Sphere, and Shafin Diamond, Co-Founder and CEO of Victory Square. Entrepreneurs also met with organizations to help them to scale to global markets, including UPS Canada®, Export Development Canada (EDC), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Trade Commissioner Service, Brainstation, Volition, Spring, Innovate BC and Women’s Enterprise Center.
Presented by Startup Canada in partnership with UPS Canada®, Export Development Canada, and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, the Canadian Export Challenge in Toronto showcased and supported more than 250 borderless businesses to go global.
Follow the Canadian Export Challenge online using #GlobalEntrepreneur. The winner of the grand prize will be announced October 18th in Ottawa.
For more information, to schedule interviews, and to secure your media pass at Day on the Hill, please contact:
Maddie Stiles
Media Relations, Startup Canada
613-295-4590
maddie.stiles@startupcan.ca
About Startup Canada
Startup Canada is the national rallying community and voice for Canada’s 2.3 million entrepreneurs. Since launching in 2012, Startup Canada has grown to represent more than 200,000 entrepreneurs and 50 grassroots communities from coast to coast to coast. Through digital programs and flagship events, Startup Canada is the network promoting, inspiring, educating, connecting and giving a voice to Canada’s entrepreneurs; supporting them to start, operate and scale businesses that build a better Canada for the world today and for future generations. For more information, visit www.startupcan.ca.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, follow @UPS_Canada on Twitter.
About Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada (EDC) helps Canadian companies of all sizes go, grow, and succeed in their international business. As a financial Crown corporation, EDC provides financing, insurance, bonding, trade knowledge, and matchmaking connections to help Canadian companies sell and invest abroad. EDC can also provide financial solutions to foreign buyers to facilitate and grow purchases from Canadian companies. For more information about how EDC can help your company, call us at 1-888-434-8508 or visit edc.ca.
About the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is Canada’s largest network of international business professionals – specialists with field access to global business opportunities to help Canadian companies succeed in markets spanning the globe. With over 120 years’ experience, the TCS is the go-to service for international business expertise and helps Canadian companies navigate the complexities of international markets with on-the-ground assistance available in over 160 cities worldwide. With a network of over 1,300 Trade Commissioners around the world, of which a large majority are locally engaged experts in their respective markets, the TCS also includes the Regional Business Network, which provides on-the-ground client service across Canada through 5 Regional Office hubs and Client Service Satellite offices co-located with partners in every province of Canada. By delivering tailored advice, the TCS helps Canadian businesses gain market insight, find new opportunities, connect with key contacts, and resolve business problems, so that they may make better, timelier decisions, propelling them to global growth. For more information, visit tradecommissioner.gc.ca.