2019 STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR FINALISTS
All 12 finalists will be flown out to Vancouver to pitch their business at the 2019 Enactus Canada National Exposition for a chance to be named Student Entrepreneur National Champion and win $10,000.
Roger Hull, University of Calgary
Oberon Technologies has engineered a patentable unique modular battery pack that is the only of its kind that can withstand the challenges of being within a vehicle. This design averts 87 Kilograms of transportation CO2, 12,000 cm3 of single-use plastic waste, and avoids a $700 cost to the consumer per battery repair.
Alida Burke, University of Ottawa
The Growcer allows anyone to grow food locally by manufacturing commercial-grade hydroponic farms. Designed as a retrofitted 40′ shipping container, each system can grow up to 12,000 lbs of produce annually in temperatures as cold as -52C.
Jamie Lee, McGill University
reMIXed Snacks transforms conventional chocolate bars into healthier snacking alternatives by incorporating dehydrated beans instead of nuts, and delicious, but imperfect fruits that farmers can’t sell, providing an affordable and nutrient-rich chocolate bar that is good for you and the environment.
Mohamed Khalil, Polytechnique Montreal
Pyrocycle proposes a process for recycling end-of-life electronic waste, by decontaminating the plastics that contain high levels of toxic flame retardants; and by recovering the base & the precious metals.
Divyansh Ojha, WESTERN UNIVERSITY
FoodFund sources imperfect and surplus produce from growers, compensate them for their crop and provide households a convenient, accessible and affordable way to lead a healthier lifestyle. We take a bite out of food waste one ugly apple at a time.
Samuel Poirier, University of New Brunswick
Potential Motors is helping to transition the world to electric transportation by providing a simple drop in solution for converting your gas or diesel fleet vehicle to electric.
Kyle Dine, QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
AllergyTranslation.com was started to help people with food allergies enjoy food around the world with more peace of mind. They simply log on to the website or app, select their specific food allergies, and choose the foreign language they need. They can then purchase and receive a customized printable card, or an in-app card that can be shown to restaurant staff abroad.
Ross Arsenault, Saint Mary's University
Ashored is developing sustainability-enabling technologies to modernize trap fisheries. Ashored is developing a ropeless fishing system to minimize the risk of whale/animal entanglements and trap loss/damage, while allowing fishers to fish in zones closed to fixed-gear fishing.
Jason Deglint, University of Waterloo
Blue Lion Labs is building an AI powered microscope that locates and identifies algae in a water sample. With this technology water treatment plants can analyze water samples on-site, saving valuable time and money.
Peter Nsaka, The King's University
Squire is an education technology company with a vision to help post-secondary students improve their grades and reduce stress levels on campus. Squire is committed to helping every university student have a more fulfilling academic career.
Cal Wilkes, University of Calgary
eMosquito is the world leading designer and manufacturer of wearable microsystems capable of autonomously extracting, collecting and analyzing human blood samples. eMosquito is dedicated to improving the quality of life for medical patients, such as diabetics, who require period blood samples to monitor their health.
Dara Jarallah, University of Victoria
Shoppinglee is a social enterprise that empowers marginalized artisans by selling their culturally inspired art in the international market. Shoppinglee embodies empowerment because it assists the women in establishing their own businesses
To celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of young Canadians, Enactus Canada runs the Student Entrepreneur National Competition, proudly presented by HSBC Bank Canada. The Student Entrepreneur National Competition enhances the success of full-time students operating businesses, who are creating jobs and furthering investments in our economic future. Learn more about the Student Entrepreneur National Competition.