2024 Stu Clark NEW VENTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

Applications are open for graduate and undergraduate students worldwide for the 2024 Stu Clark New Venture Championships, which will be hosted by The University of Manitoba. The application deadline is February 20th at 11:59 PM.

We invite you to join us in Winnipeg, Manitoba from April 18 to 20, 2024, for an exciting three-day competition, centered on entrepreneurship and innovation. In this event, 32 teams will compete by presenting their business plans and video pitches, vying for over $60,000 in cash prizes. In addition, complimentary hotel rooms will be provided for teams at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The competition offers separate tracks for undergraduate and graduate levels, facilitating connections with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. You'll have the opportunity to interact with subject matter experts who will provide valuable feedback to propel your venture toward success.

 

 

♦ Dates

April 18 - 20, 2024

 

♦ Location

Fort Garry Hotel (222 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)

* Complimentary hotel rooms will be provided for all competing teams and their advisor if applicable. This does not include teams that are residents of Manitoba.

 

♦ What You Can Expect

Join us in Winnipeg for an exhilarating 3 days for this high-energy competition focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Teams will compete with both their business plans and video pitches for over $60, 000 in cash prizes! 

This competition has both undergraduate and graduate level tracks which allows participants  to connect with other entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from the industry!

Over 45 of Winnipeg’s subject matter experts and veteran judges including Stu Clark, will provide valuable feedback that will help take your venture’s next step towards success.

 

♦ Link (eligibility, prizes, important dates)

https://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/stu-clark-new-venture-championships

 

♦ Important dates

Feb 20, 2024   Deadline to apply (11:59 PM CT)

Mar. 1, 2024   Teams informed of acceptance (2:00 PM CT)

Mar. 25, 2024  Video pitch due (11:59 PM CT)

Apr. 8, 2024    Business plans due (11:59 PM CT)

 

♦ Questions?

Email: amy.jones@umanitoba.ca
Call: 1(204) 898-7811