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DiscoverBox Start-Up Labs & Pitch Competition

by Maurice | February 3, 2023

Amount:

$250

Type of Program:

Competition, Grant, In-Kind Support


Description:

DiscoverBox Start-Up Labs is designed to provide youth entrepreneurs with an opportunity to discover more about their own ability for creating unique and impactful responses to real-world challenges. The program allows students to develop skills in problem-solving, ideation, and entrepreneurship in order to develop their own community-focused business solutions. Start-Up Labs will allow youth entrepreneurs to work through their idea and create a solid foundation for moving forward. At the end of the program, participants will present their business pitch at our Pitch Competition with $10,000 in cash prizes to be won! 

Comments on Funding:

Funding will take the form of grants of $250 per participant.


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be current students of St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC);
  • have a business idea, a pre-existing business, or an idea for a community-focused initiative to work through during the program;
  • be able to attend all the workshops.

Participants may register as a group or individual.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form.

Documentation Needed: 

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

The last application deadline was Friday, November 19th, 2021. 

Program Contact:

DiscoverBox Start-Up Labs - StFX DiscoverBox

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How to Register a Business in Nova Scotia: Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs

About Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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