Up to $75K in cash and prizes to Simon Fraser University’s innovative ideas and most promising startups.

Coast Capital Venture Prize

The Coast Capital Venture Prize competition celebrates innovative ideas and entrepreneurial pursuits from the Simon Fraser University community.

Competitors are given the opportunity to practice venture ideation and presenting pitches. They’ll receive support in dedicated workshops and coaching sessions from Venture Connection’s mentors prior to the finals in April.

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.

12 years of the Venture Prize competition
$75K in cash and prizes awarded to winners in 2022

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Download the application sample for viewing only. Applications must be submitted through the webform above.

KEY DATES

Event	Date
Application Period Opens	January 23
Competition Information Session	February 7
Application Period Closes	February 20 at 11:59 PM
Workshop 1: Budget From the Bottom Up	February 28
Workshop 2: Get Pitch Perfect	February 28
Pitch Social Night	March 3
Preliminary Pitches	March 13 -16
Pitch Social Night	March 31
Idea Stream Finals	April 4
Venture Stream Finals	TBD*
Awards Ceremony	TBD*

*Dates are pending. Events will run between April 17 - 28.

APPLICATION AND COMPETITION STRUCTURE

The application period for Venture Prize is January 23 to February 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM (visit the application page).

Ensure you submit all the required documents and files. Application screening decision will be made based upon the information provided in the application and executive summary. Businesss model and progress to date including prototypes, initial customers and/or revenue and future plans will be considered.