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National Geographic Innovation Challenge

June 11, 2019 by startGBC

Image of a sea horse using a used ear cotton swab, with the text 'Innovation Challenge: Plastic Ocean' written on the side

LEARN MORE HERE TURNING THE TIDE ON PLASTIC WASTE The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge, a key component of National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures’ partnership to reduce plastic waste, asks problem solvers from around the globe to develop novel solutions to tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis. More than 9 million tons of plastic waste […]

NYC Curb-To-Market Challenge

June 1, 2019 by startGBC

APPLY HERE Application Deadline: June 1, 2019 The Inspiration One summer day in 2018, manufacturing entrepreneur Chris Graff was visiting Governors Island in New York City and noticed dozens of Adirondack chairs strewn about the park. These particular chairs were made by an Indiana-based company that makes its products out of recycled milk cartons. Chris learned the raw […]

AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Startup Edition

May 10, 2019 by startGBC

AgeWell National Impact Challenge Startup Edition Promotional Material

LEARN MORE HERE Application Deadline: May 10, 2019 Join the conversation at #AWImpact Does your startup have a technology or service that can improve quality of life for older adults and/or caregivers? The AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Startup Edition will recognize top startups in Canada’s technology and aging sector, and support entrepreneurship in the sector. Applicants […]

The Innovations Solution Canada Releases New Challenges!

July 19, 2018 by startGBC

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  Innovative Solutions Canada is a new program with over $100 million dedicated to supporting the scale up and growth of Canada’s innovators and entrepreneurs by having the federal government act as a first customer. Twenty participating federal departments and agencies will set aside a portion of funding to support the creation of innovative solutions […]

#NoEmptyPlates World Vision Challenge

November 28, 2017 by startGBC

The World Vision Social Innovation Challenge is an entrepreneurship competition for students and recent graduates that will support some of Canada’s most brilliant minds in creating market based solutions to some of the world’s most difficult development challenges. The Social Innovation Challenge will provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to develop their business […]

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