How Launch23 Works

Register

Sign up for Launch23 as an individual or with a team. Once you register, you’ll be added to an online support program where you’ll receive guidance, resources, mentorship and feedback as you develop your idea.

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Develop Your Idea

Create a product, service or social enterprise that solves a problem or meets a need. You’ll learn how to test your idea, gather feedback, build a prototype and strengthen your business concept.

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Along the way, you’ll also have opportunities to learn from guest speakers and connect with Okanagan College student mentors who can offer feedback and help you improve your idea and your pitch.

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Get Ready to Pitch

As the semifinals approach, you’ll build and practise a clear, confident pitch that explains your idea, the problem you’re solving, what you learned from potential customers, how you tested your idea and what you would do next.

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You’ll receive support and feedback throughout the process so you’re ready to present your best work.

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Quarterfinals: At Your School

Your Launch23 journey begins with quarterfinals held at your own school. Students and teams will pitch their ideas at the school level to determine who advances to the district semifinals.

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Your school will share details about its quarterfinals, including dates and how to participate.

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Semifinals: Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Selected students and teams will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and receive feedback. Finalists will then have time to refine their presentations before the finale.

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Finals: Thursday, June 10, 2027

Finalists will take the stage one more time to present their ideas at the Launch23 Finale.