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Schulich Startup Night 16 is almost here and we’re hoping for your support in promoting this signature event that will feature a dynamic Venture Competition and Fireside Chat.

We are looking for students to join our audience, or (if they have an idea/business) apply as a candidate to potentially pitch at SSN-16.

Event Name: Schulich Startup Night 16 (SSN-16)

Schulich Startup Night is a dynamic Venture Pitch Competition that draws the most talented student and alumni entrepreneurs in our community. Winning companies receive prize money, gain access to professional services from sponsors and receive support from the Schulich coaching program.

Students can participate in the competition or register as an audience member for the event.

Competition Participant: This is your chance to showcase your startup at Schulich and also take a shot at winning the prize money ($5,000) and gain access to the wide network of Schulich Startups. Any Schulich student and alumni can apply.

Audience Member: You can learn about the next big ideas coming out from Schulich, and also attend a Fireside Chat session with Joanna Track, VP of Venturepark Voice – guest hosted by Daniel Warner, CEO & Co-Founder of KixCare.

  • Date: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.
  • Competition Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Fireside Chat Time: (Joanna Track, VP at Venturepark Voice – talking about the acquisition of her businesses by one of the CBC Dragons): 7:30pm – 8:30pm

If you’re interested in the competition fill out SSN 16 Application Form.
Deadline: October 30th, 2021.

We’ll announce the Finalists on November 2nd, 2021 for the final pitch competition on the event day.

Click here to register for the event via Zoom.



More about SSN-16

This signature Schulich Startups event gives students and alumni an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of top industry professionals for a chance to win cash prizes and professional support. The students and alumni compete in two separate categories.

  • Deadline to submit initial business: October 30th, 2021.
  • Finalist announcement: November 2nd, 2021
    • 3 Finalists for student category
    • 3 Finalists for alumni category
  • Final competition pitch structure
    • 3-min presentation
    • 4-min Q&A