Enterprize Canada

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[edit] Introduction

Established in 2001 under the leadership of undergraduate business students from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, Enterprize Canada is one of the largest student-run entrepreneurial business plan competitions and conferences in Canada[1]. Over 300 student-delegates from across Canada meet annually in Vancouver, BC in this two-part event.

[edit] Mission

The mission of Enterprize Canada is to facilitate a world-class forum for some of the brightest young entrepreneurs in the nation by providing a platform to showcase the future of Canadian innovation, as well as connection young students with the entrepreneurial spirit.

[edit] Conference

Held in Vancouver, BC, the conference has hosted over 300 [2] delegates annually from across Canada. Students from a wide range of disciplines are connected through a series of interactive workshops, professional networking events, and nightly social events.

[edit] Business Plan Competition

The business plan competition will bring together teams of two to six students from an accredited Canadian university. Teams first participate in regional competitions in their respective regions:

The top business plans from each region will go on to compete in the national competition in Vancouver, BC in early February.

[edit] Past Winners

2008[3]

1st Place - VerifyRx – University of New Brunswick
2nd Place - Daily Splice – University of Victoria
3rd Place - TechTouch – Schulich School of Business, York University
PwC Innovation Award – LDCA Innovations - École de technologie supérieure (Université du Québec)

2007[4]

1st Place - Divisio Technologies – Dalhousie University
2nd Place – NeoSpectra Technologies - Simon Fraser University
3rd Place – Effiventa Corporation - University of Manitoba

2006[5]

1st Place – Sunpeak Foods - University of Manitoba

2005[6]

1st Place – Energy Aware - University of British Columbia

[edit] Affiliations

[edit] References

  1. ^ BDC News Release
  2. ^ "From Vision to Venture"
  3. ^ "Canadian students showcase innovative business ventures at Enterprize 2008"
  4. ^ Enterprize 2008
  5. ^ "UBC Hosts Canada's Largest Student Business Plan Competition with $100,000 in Prizes"
  6. ^ "UBC BCom and BASc "Energy Aware" Students Take Top Honours in National Competition"

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