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Five McMaster student startups to pitch in November for share of 30,000 dollars

Five student-led startups are finalists in the Forge's Startup Survivor Pitch Competition at McMaster University and will pitch in November for a share of 30,000 dollars in prize funding.

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Why it matters: The founders of the five student-led finalist startups face a November pitch for a share of 30,000 dollars in prize funding.

McMaster University said five student-led startups are finalists in the Forge's Startup Survivor Pitch Competition.

According to the university, the finalists will take the stage in November to pitch their ventures.

The university said the startups will compete for a share of 30,000 dollars in prize funding.

McMaster said the teams spent the summer building, testing and refining their innovations.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

The five student-led finalist teams are set to pitch in November, competing for a share of the 30,000 dollars in prize funding.

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  • The five finalist startups are due to pitch their ventures in November.

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