Competition

Canadian National Startup Championship (CNSC)

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The Canadian National Startup Championship is a multi-stage student startup pitch competition across Canadian colleges and universities. Winners advance to national finals to compete for cash investments and in-kind prize packages up to $250,000 CAD.

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Key facts

Organiser: Canada’s Next Great Startup
Cycle: 2026
Amount: CA$150,000 · Investment
Open to: Canada
Stages: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors: Any sector

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Key questions about Canadian National Startup Championship (CNSC)

Who can apply to Canadian National Startup Championship (CNSC)?

Canadian National Startup Championship (CNSC) is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, and Seed. Eligible locations: Canada. Other requirements: In operation for less than 12 months at SOI submission; Willing and able to launch and operate startup in Canada.

When is the Canadian National Startup Championship (CNSC) deadline?

Cycle: 2026.

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Verified on November 10, 2026 against the official page.