University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is preparing to host 24 teams of student entrepreneurs on Jan. 22 and 23 for the BMO Apex Startup Challenge.
The Challenge invites student entrepreneurs from across North America to compete for the chance to win $30,000 in prizes, organizers said in a statement.
The experience offers:
- Pre-competition mentorship on pitching and networking;
- Live practice rounds with experienced coaches;
- Minimum of three opportunities to present per team;
- And networking opportunities with investors.
Organizers are inviting the public to two events. The first is the Elevator Pitch Competition and Networking Reception, which will see the student teams pitch their businesses in a lightning pitch competition -- each team has one minute to sell their idea to the judging panel. The event will be held TJan. 22 from 5 to 7:30pm at startup hub Planet Hatch.
Please RSVP by Jan. 20.
The Apex Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held Jan. 23 between 4 and 5:30 pm at the Wu Conference Centre at UNB.
Please RSVP by Jan. 20.
