Start It Up Weekend!
Friday November 18, 2016  12pm
Meeting / Club

 launchbox@acadiau.ca
 1-902-585-1835

Connect with entrepreneurially-minded individuals of all ages, the business community, growers and thrill seekers to collaborate on an innovative solution to solve that killer problem!

There are three cash prizes to be won.
1st Place: $6000
2nd Place: $3500
3rd Place: $500

HOW IT WORKS:

Who:
Anyone. All are welcome, High school, University, NSCC, entrepreneurs, and community members

What:
Select a team, problem solve using the Lean Canvas Model working with advisors and mentors. Teams will then prepare a pitch for the judges and the winning team could pocket $6000.

When:
12:00 noon Friday November 18th - 4pm Saturday November 19th

Where:
Fountain Commons, Acadia University - Wolfville, NS

Why:
A chance to solve industry problems while connecting with entrepreneurs, mentors, and potential business partners; and win cash prizes.


Event Timeline:

DAY ONE: NOVEMBER 18TH
11:00 AM - Registration Opens - Arrive at the venue, check in & grab some lunch
12:00 PM - Opening remarks. We'll review the agenda for the weekend and introduce the speakers, mentors and judges
12:15 PM - Problems are outlined. We will provide a list of current problems from industry, business, and government for you to solve
1:00 PM - Form teams of 2-4
2:00 PM - Review of Lean Canvas Model/ Parts of a Pitch / Judging criteria
3:00 PM - Start It Up! Teams get to work.
4:00 PM - Mentors arrive
5:00 PM - Dinner arrives
Continue working for the rest of the night. Late night pizza will arrive at 10pm.


DAY TWO: NOVEMBER 19TH
9:00 AM - Breakfast and check in with the teams
10:00 AM - More mentors arrive
11:45 AM - Lunch arrives
1:30 PM - ALL PRESENTATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON USB OR ELECTRONICALLY
2:00 PM - Pitching / Judging
4:00 PM - Winners will be announced
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: $8.87
Acadia University
26 Crowell Road
Wolfville, Nova Scotia


 

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