GCES (Gina Cody School Entrepreneurship Society)* is proud to present UpStart 2023, an innovative 2-day entrepreneurship competition where students come together to learn new skills and put their entrepreneurial strategies to the test.
UpStart is a great opportunity for current students and future entrepreneurs to get together and develop innovative solutions to tackle real-world problems.
Engineering and Computer Science students from all universities in Canada are invited to join!
Find a Solution to a problem (within our 3 themes), Build a Mockup, Create a business plan, Pitch in front of a panel of experienced judges, and Learn from the best in the industry
It is completely free
During the weekend, students can attend workshops, solve additional challenges, and network with like-minded students, industry professionals and sponsors! Winners of the competition will receive a monetary prize and the UpStart Trophy.
To participate in UpStart 2023, the participants should apply (alone or in a group of up to four people) using the application form below. Once selected, they will receive an invitation to UpStart 2023. Application forms are open from December 1st, 2022, until January 16th, 2023.
About GCES: We are the Gina Cody School Entrepreneurship Society (GCES), an engineering & computer science student association led by dedicated and passionate like-minded individuals. We have been growing since 2020, hosting online and in-person events, workshops, panels and more to help Engineering and computer science students gain entrepreneurial skills and opportunities. Every year we host UpStart, an inter-university entrepreneurship competition at Concordia University where students come to learn new skills and put their entrepreneurial strategies to the test.