Recognition & Funding
Independent validation through awards, pitch competitions, non-dilutive funding, media coverage, and accelerator programs.
3
Pitch Events Presented
Winner / Finalist
$21,000
Non-Dilutive Funding Secured
3
Exhibitions
1
Publication
Feature
Awards & Pitch Recognition
NAIT
Pitch Event
2025
Advanced through a multi-stage screening process, beginning with a recorded pitch submission and followed by panel evaluation. Shortlisted ventures were invited to deliver a live pitch to investors, industry professionals, and senior NAIT faculty, with evaluation focused on problem–solution fit, execution readiness, and commercial viability.
Banff Venture Forum
2024
Selected through a competitive screening process to participate in a curated pitch program associated with the Banff Venture Forum. Participation required advancement through application and review stages, with concepts evaluated on market positioning, scalability, and funding readiness.
DIGI BC
Signals
2024
Participated in an inter-provincial formal pitch competition evaluated by industry professionals, focusing on early-stage project articulation, audience definition, and production feasibility. Passed multiple rounds to win the top pitch for asks under $250,000.
Grants & Funding
Awarded $1,000 in non-dilutive funding through a competitive, multi-stage pitch competition evaluated by investors and senior faculty. Funds were applied directly to VR prototype development, including acquisition of VR hardware and administrative costs supporting early-stage validation.
NAIT
$1,000
2025
Secured non-dilutive concept development funding supporting a three-person team through full-time concept production. Funding enabled development of core studio workflows, production pipelines, and technical infrastructure, now leveraged across subsequent projects.
CMF
$20,000
2024
Exhibitions
Praetorian Studios has exhibited in-development projects at curated industry events and public showcases, providing opportunities for live demonstration, peer review, and early audience feedback. These exhibitions have supported iterative refinement of design, technical pipelines, and presentation readiness, while establishing the studio’s presence within regional and national interactive media ecosystems. Participation in these environments reflects external selection and ongoing engagement with professional communities relevant to both creative production and applied interactive technology.
Accelerators & Professional Programs
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NAIT
Blue-Book Program 2024
Participant in NAIT’s Blue Book entrepreneurial program, focused on business development, venture planning, and commercialization readiness. Program completion includes an award of $1,000 in non-dilutive funding, supporting early operational and development costs.
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Scaffold Institute
Alberta Game Accelerator
Selected participant in an Alberta-based accelerator program supporting early-stage interactive media and technology studios. The program provides structured mentorship, industry networking, and exposure to investor and publisher pathways, alongside practical support for grant applications and venture positioning.
Publications
NAIT Student & Innovation Coverage - 2025
Featured in NAIT-affiliated media following participation in a competitive, multi-stage pitch event, recognizing venture development and live presentation to investors and senior faculty.
AMA Insider Magazine - 2024
Praetorian Studios was featured in AMA Insider magazine as an Edmonton-based business, highlighting early venture development, professional incorporation, and participation in regional entrepreneurial networks.