Tourism Innovation Challenge
February 12, 2026
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DEV Hotel & Confrence Centre
The Tourism Innovation Challenge, presented by the Cornwall Tourism Development Fund, will culminate with its inaugural pitch competition, taking place Thursday, February 12th at the Dev Centre in Cornwall, Ontario. The winner of the pitch competition will win a $25,000 prize to allocate to their business and innovative tourism solution.
Come watch the exciting pitch competition and cheer on the finalists, who will be selected after participating in coaching and mentorship, with support from the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre.
This event is free to attend and will also include opportunities to network. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be open. Please register in order to attend.
About the Tourism Development Fund
The Tourism Development Fund was established in 2019 to support projects that have a positive impact on Cornwall’s tourism sector. The fund is generated from the proceeds of the Municipal Accommodation Tax and administered by the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC), a not-for-profit corporation.
Since inception, the Tourism Development Fund has distributed over $1 million dollars to area businesses and organizations.
Additional Information
For more information about the Tourism Development Fund, visit the Cornwall Tourism Development Fund Website.
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