Competitions
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship believes in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit and empowering students to turn innovative ideas into impactful ventures. Our Entrepreneurship Centre is proud to host a range of exciting competitions designed to challenge, inspire, and support the next generation of business leaders, and there are additional supports in place like our Travel Fund to enable standout UPEI student companies to attend competitions outside of UPEI.
Pitch Battles
Join Forces with Experienced Entrepreneurs to Develop and Pitch Your Business Idea
Get ready to team up with seasoned entrepreneurs to transform your business idea into a compelling pitch over the course of one week. At the start of the event, we will pair you with an accomplished entrepreneur, and together, you鈥檒l explore and develop a business concept within a sector that will be announced at the event's launch. Throughout the week, you and your partner will collaborate to refine your idea and prepare it for presentation. At the end of the week, your pitch will be evaluated, and monetary prizes will be awarded to the top students.
- When: November 6鈥�14, 2024
- Eligibility: Any full-time UPEI student may apply to participate!
- Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours
Registration will open October 28, 2024.
Ocean Startup Activator
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is thrilled to present on behalf of the Ocean Startup Project the Ocean Startup Activator鈥攁n exciting opportunity for visionary entrepreneurs and innovators passionate about ocean sustainability and marine technology. This challenge is designed to inspire and support bold solutions that address critical issues facing our oceans.
About the Ocean Startup Activator
The Ocean Startup Activator is a prestigious competition that invites UPEI students to team up with local entrepreneurs to develop groundbreaking solutions for ocean-related challenges. Whether you鈥檙e tackling pollution, advancing marine conservation, or creating new technologies for sustainable ocean use, we want to see your ideas!
Why Participate?
- Make a Difference: Contribute to solutions that have a tangible impact on the health of our oceans and marine ecosystems.
- Gain Recognition: Showcase your innovative ideas to a panel of experts and leaders in the marine and environmental sectors.
- Access Resources: Benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities designed to help you refine your ideas and bring them to life.
- Win Exciting Prizes: Compete for cash prizes and other valuable rewards to support your project鈥檚 development.
How to Enter
Registration details will be shared soon.
Make Waves with Your Innovations
We are excited to see how your creativity and passion can contribute to the future of our oceans. Join us in making a lasting impact!
MacLauchlan Panther Pitch
The MacLauchlan Panther Pitch is the headline competition under the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program. The competition tasks students to create business model canvases, business plans, and pitches for their business ideas with the opportunity of winning startup money for written and/or pitching awards. For more information on the MacLauchlan Panther Pitch, please visit the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program page. Information on important dates for the 2024/25 round of the competition will be posted soon!
