Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize
The 9th annual Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize celebrates innovative ideas and entrepreneurial pursuits from the Simon Fraser University community.
The competition is open to early-stage business ventures founded by SFU students from undergraduate, graduate and professional programs (e.g MBA), as well as by staff, faculty, and recent alumni.
Competitors are judged by a panel of industry experts on the quality of their business concept, current progress and future plans, founder track record and presentation skills.
Over $75K in cash and prizes to Simon Fraser University’s innovative ideas and most promising start-ups.
Applications for Venture Prize 2020 are now closed.
Why Participate?
Mentorship
Gain valuable insight from judges, industry experts, and experienced mentors who'll help you throughout the competition.
Grow Your Network
Join a thriving entrepreneurship community and meet entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, and investors throughout the competition.
Master Your Pitch
Gain confidence in pitching to anyone--from friends and family to potential investors.
Important Dates & Events
Monday, February 17 at 11:59PM
Application Deadline
Wednesday, February 5
Info Session
Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Room HC 1325.
This workshop will be live streamed.
Saturday, February 29
Budget from the Bottom Up - Venture Prize Bottom-up Financials Workshop
10-12 PM | SFU Harbour Centre | Register
Saturday, February 29
Get Pitch Perfect - Venture Prize Pitch Workshop
1-3 PM | SFU Harbour Centre | Register
Monday, March 9
Idea Stream Preliminary Pitch-Off
Tuesday, March 10
Venture Stream Preliminary Pitch-Off #1
Wednesday, March 11
Venture Stream Preliminary Pitch-Off #2
Thursday, April 8
Idea Prize Finals
Thursday, April 16
Final Pitch-Off
Friday, April 17
Winners announced on IGTV and Facebook video premiere! Tune in at 10:00AM.
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