Competition

UPstart Venture Challenge

Closed

This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.

UPstart Venture Challenge is a virtual pitch competition by Queen's University's Smith School of Business and Desjardins for Queen's students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Selected finalists pitch live for a share of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.

Key facts

Organiser
Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
Deadline
March 21, 2026
Amount
CA$100,000 · Grant
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Seed
Sectors
Any sector
Format
Online
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.