Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Feb 24

Application Deadline

Upload your application package via the Application Submission form by 11:59 PM.

Make sure you submit all the required documents and files by double-checking running through the checklist.  

These decisions will be made based upon the information provided in the application and executive summary. Business model and progress to date including prototypes, initial customers and/or revenue and future plans will be considered.

Mar 2

Get Pitch Perfect Workshop - RSVP

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: SFU Harbour Centre, HC 2510

Learn the key ingredients in perfecting your pitch. For Venture Prize competitors, this is a great opportunity to improve your pitch and get valuable feedback prior to the preliminary pitch-off. This workshop is free and open to the public.  

Budget From the Bottom Workshop - RSVP

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: SFU Harbour Centre, HC 2510

The Budget From the Bottom Up Workshop is designed to help you understand, create, and define your company’s financial outlook on the basis from the ground up. Bottom-Up means analyzing and combining each key activity or process to generate the bigger picture. No prior knowledge in finance or accounting required. This workshop is free and Venture Prize competitors are encouraged to attend.  

Mar 4

Application Review Results Released

After review of all application packages, a panel of judges will decide whether applicants should progress to the Venture Idea Prize Pitch-Off or the Venture Prize Preliminary Pitch-Off. 

All applicants will be notified of their status via email this week.

Mar 12 

Idea Prize Preliminary Pitch-Off

Time: 2-5pm
Location: SFU Surrey, Room SUR 3595

Great startups are built around big vision! The Venture Idea Prize is given to the individual/team demonstrating vision for a great idea for a venture, and setting the stage for turning their idea into a viable opportunity. This award is judged on the quality of both the idea as well as the plan for carrying it out, not necessarily the current business results.  The winner of the award will be announced during the 8th Annual Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize Awards Reception on April 11, 2019.

Competitors will receive further information regarding the Idea Prize Pitchoff via email.

This is a closed pitch room. 

Mar 14 

Venture Prize Preliminary Pitch-Off

Time: 5-8pm
Location: SFU Surrey, Room SUR 3595

The top two teams in each category (six teams in total) from this round will progress to the final pitch-off competition the afternoon of April 11th, 2019.

Competitors will receive further information regarding the Venture Prize Pitchoff via email.

This is a closed pitch room. There will be a holding room available for competitors waiting to pitch.

Mar 18

Finalists Announced

The top finalists from the Venture Prize and Idea Prize Preliminary Pitchoff advancing to the final round will be notified via email & announced by Mar 18.

Idea Prize Finals (Public event) - RSVP

Time: 3-7PM
Location: SFU Surrey Mezzanine

The top Idea Prize finalists present their final pitch in front of a panel of judges and the SFU community. Cheer on these innovative ideas and join us in celebrating with pizza and beverages. The Idea Prize winner will be later announced at the Venture Prize Awards Ceremy & Reception. This event is free and open to the public.

Apr 11

Final Pitch Off - RSVP

Time: 1-4PM
Location: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver

Teams participating in the final pitch off will be presenting to a jury of industry experts.

There's a private reception to celebrate SFU’s entrepreneurs, as we announce the winners of the 8th Annual Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize and the Venture Idea Prize!