Applicants in this category are artists, designers, creators, and cultural entrepreneurs. This category is for those who create new cultural products, firms and markets that create new economic and cultural value.
EACH CATEGORY HAS A $10,000 PRIZE!
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Companies must be geographically located in Caledon, Brampton, Mississauga, Etobicoke or Oakville, or be working with entrepreneurship programs at Sheridan, Humber or the University of Toronto Mississauga.
- Must be a registered business in Ontario.
- Priority will be given to companies that have been operating for three years or less.
- Applications must be complete.
- Past applicants to UYBI may apply, but past finalists are ineligible.
- Applicants may enter more than one category. However, should they be selected as a finalist, applicants will only be invited to pitch in the category for which they rank the highest.
- A non-refundable registration fee of $25 is required for each submission.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Find out more information here!