Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre

Innovation Cup – Launch

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Students at Innovation Cup with trophies.
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Start Date

September 18, 2025 
- 3:00 pm

End Date

September 18, 2025 
- 5:00 pm
Cost
$ Free
Location
Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre - SH212
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10 teams + 10 weeks + $10,000

The Innovation Cup is a 10-week competition where 10 student teams develop their business ideas. All Saint Mary’s students from all faculties are welcome. The winning team get $10,000 to use toward their business.

What to expect:

  • A competition lasting for 10 weeks filled with a tremendous number of training and learning opportunities.
  • Network and meet experts and local entrepreneurs in your area of interest.
  • Weekly engagement activities led by the team at Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre.
  • The chance to win $10,000 to develop your start-up idea.
  • A potential opportunity for experiential learning with honorariums and funding opportunities

Eligibility:

  • Must be a current (or registered for the 2025/2026 term) Saint Mary’s student from any faculty (Science, Arts or Commerce);
  • Teams must comprise of 3 members, 1 each from the sciences, arts and commerce faculties;
  • Your business idea must not be older than 1 year and should not have more than $8,000 in prize money, funding or investment in total;
  • You have not previously won the Innovation Cup

⏰Sept. 18 3 - 5  p.m.
📍Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre SH 212A

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