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Desjardins Startup Prize — Later-Stage Prize

Awards University of Toronto-affiliated later-stage founders up to $40,000 CAD for a three-minute pitch, as part of an annual competition with over $100,000 in total prizes.

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Five Later-Stage finalists pitch for three minutes each to a panel of investor judges during U of T Entrepreneurship Week, the week of March 1-5, 2027, judged on problem identification, market viability, growth potential, innovation, team strength, communication and the plan for using the prize money. Later-Stage winners split $40,000, $20,000 and $10,000 across first through third place, with a f…

Grants under Desjardins Startup Prize — Later-Stage Prize

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Desjardins Startup Prize — Later-Stage Prize
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Awards University of Toronto-affiliated later-stage founders up to $40,000 CAD for a three-minute pitch, as part of an annual competition with over $100,000 in total prizes.

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