The Annual Report is an overview of the team’s efforts, results, and achievements. It needs to be displayed in any one of the following 2 formats:
Only metrics included in your team’s Final Reporting on the CACTUS Platform can be included in your Annual Report. The number of students and volunteer hours included must also match the records on the CACTUS Platform.
The required number of copies to print for each round will be provided closer to the event.
Impact metrics must be from April 13, 2025, to April 12, 2026, and updated on the CACTUS Platform.
A soft copy (electronic copy) of your annual report must be submitted prior to competition via the CACTUS platform.
Yes, the team must submit a digital copy of your annual report that reflects the team’s effort, results, and achievements via the CACTUS platform.In addition, a Project Verification Form needs to be uploaded via the CACTUS platform
You must submit a Project Verification Form signed by your Team Leader, Faculty Advisor, and School Administrator in the following form:
No, you do not need to win or compete at the Regional Exposition to compete at the National Exposition. All active teams are eligible to compete in the National Competition.
Yes, you must book an Impact and Financial Review meeting with your Program Manager between the dates of April 20 and April 24 to go over your script, presentation drafts, and the metrics within your Final Reports submitted via the CACTUS platform.
The Impact and Financial Review meetings are mandatory to compete, and meeting times are on a first-come, first-served basis.
3-minute setup period, 12-minute presentation, 5-minute Q&A. There will also be a 5-minute tech check following the Opening Ceremony.
If your presentation is less than 12 minutes in length, any extra time will NOT be added to your Q&A time.
NEW THIS YEAR! A maximum of 7 people on stage at any time, between both presenters and tech. For the Final Round of Competition, only 5 microphones will be provided.
Yes, you can have additional Enactus student team members standing with the presenters to help answer questions.
REMINDER! A maximum of 7 team members total on stage at any point (that includes the additional team member going up for the Q&A). Only active students on the team can take part in the Q&A (no FA, Admin, or Alumni).
There will be no microphones for the Final Round of Impact Challenges, the Opening and the Semi-Final Rounds of the National Competition.
For the Final Round of the National Competition, there will be 5 microphones provided, as the presentations will be done on stage. If there are more than 5 presenters, they will have to share the 5 microphones.
Yes, if it does not disturb the judges and our own timer. Alternatively, you can ask your Faculty Advisor to keep track of the time. You can use different sheets as signals to go faster or slower, or as a time warning.
No, students and/or judges are not allowed to talk amongst themselves during the setup period. The purpose of this time is for you to distribute your Reports and check that your presentation file works, the audio is clear, and you can project your voice in the room. You should not be speaking with the judges, as they will be using this time to review your Report.
We recommend handing out your reports, testing your presentation, including audio levels, and then standing in your presentation spots for the remainder of the setup period. When you are testing your voice projections, you are not allowed to talk about your projects.
Once your tech is all set up, the screen has to be blank by having a black screen or covering the projector until your presentation starts.
The screen has to be blank by having a black screen or covering the projector until the Q&A period is over. You can also simply turn off your projector at this point.
Yes, but each presentation room has limited capacity. The seats are first-come, first-serve, and we will not allow any standing occupants.
Yes, presenters can use cue cards during presentations, but it’s crucial to consider both the advantages and disadvantages. These cards should ideally include key points or prompts rather than scripted content. The advantages of cue cards include aiding presenters in maintaining a smooth flow, reducing the risk of forgetting crucial information, and providing visual support. However, it’s essential to be mindful of potential downsides, such as the risk of dependence on written materials, the potential for distraction if cue cards are overly detailed, and the need to adhere to time constraints during presentations. The goal is to leverage cue cards effectively to enhance the presentation without detracting from the overall quality of delivery.
No, you can have anyone from your team hand out the Annual Reports for the National Competition or the Challenge Reports for the Impact Challenge Final Rounds to the judges during the 3-minute set-up period.
Yes, there are!
Yes, on Thursday, May 7, we will announce which teams will move on to the Semi-Final Round of Competition. On Friday, May 8, Semi-Finalists will present in the morning, and right after, we will announce the Final Round teams in the afternoon.
The teams competing in the Final Round of competition will present in the order they draw during the Finalists Announcement.
The winner of the National Competition will represent Team Canada at the Enactus World Cup, November 16 – 19, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Your team is required to submit 1 printed Annual Report to the Registration Desk BEFORE the Opening Ceremony. Your team cannot compete unless these document(s) are received and meet the requirements.
Please note: Enactus Canada will provide a Power Bar, a table with 2 chairs, and a screen.
Yes, but we would not recommend relying on 1 projector shared between 2 teams. There will be multiple leagues with presentations occurring at the same time, and you will not find out your league or your presentation time until the Opening Ceremony.
The tech checks for the Final Rounds of the Impact Challenges will be held in the morning of May 6, so the tech check and presentation times will be announced prior to the National Exposition.
The tech checks for the Opening Round of the National Competition will take place after the Opening Ceremony, which is where timings for the presentations and tech checks will be announced. Your Program Manager will also send it to the Student Leaders and Faculty Advisors via email.
Please ensure you bring your laptop(s), projector(s), and any other equipment you will need for your presentation to the Opening Ceremony. There will NOT be time between the end of the Opening Ceremony and the beginning of the tech checks for you to go and retrieve the equipment from your hotel rooms.
The Regional Champions from each Impact Challenge league will compete in the Final Round of Competition at the National Exposition.
If your presentation is less than 5 minutes in length, any extra time will be added to your Q&A time.
The Challenge Report is the written document that judges will review during your 3-minute setup period. You must use the templates provided to complete the reports. You can find them here.
The required number of copies will be provided closer to the event. 1 printed copy of your Challenge Report for each Challenge your team is competing in must be submitted at the Registration Desk prior to the Opening Ceremony.
There are 2 options:
Whichever option you choose, you must add a note on your challenge report to indicate the time frame your team selected to present with.
No, you can have anyone from your team hand out the Challenge Reports to the judges during the 3-minute set-up period.
We highly encourage they register prior to the deadline. They may be able to register in person pending available space.
This event is specifically for graduating students and alumni of Enactus.
Team gear (Enactus t-shirts/sweaters) is acceptable and encouraged on Wednesday, May 6 for the Opening Ceremony. Business attire is required on both May 7 and May 8.
Details can be found on the Enactus Canada Training Sessions page.
We ask that a maximum of 2 people per team which includes the current and incoming Student Leader(s) attend the session.
If neither the current nor incoming Student Leader(s) can attend the meeting, a different executive member can attend in their place. We will only have capacity for a maximum of 2 students from each Team to attend the meeting. If you have questions, please contact your Program Manager.
The Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge is designed to empower Enactus teams to identify, create and deliver projects that tackle climate change through the concept of circularity while teaching and empowering others to do the same.
Requirements:
The Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge is designed to equip Enactus teams with the resources needed to develop innovative, high-impact projects that address the evolving needs and opportunities within communities. This may include, but is not limited to, youth, newcomers, seniors, etc.
Requirements:
The Innovation and Impact Challenge, powered by Enactus Alumni empowers Enactus teams to identify, create and deliver projects that address real-world problems.
Requirements:
The TD Entrepreneurship Challenge empowers Enactus teams to identify, create and deliver projects that teach relevant entrepreneurship skills, empowering aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
Requirements:
The Challenge Report is the written document that judges will review during your 3-minute setup period. You must use the templates provided to complete the reports: Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge; Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge; Innovation & Impact Challenge; TD Entrepreneurship Challenge.
Please keep the following in mind when preparing your report:
You must bring at least 14 printed copies of your Challenge Report for judges for every competition in which you are competing.
Printing services from Enactus Canada are not available at Regionals. We strongly advise that you print them prior to the event. If you cannot print them prior, you may be able to find places to print nearby (but this is not advised).
Note: The PVF is signed by your Student Leader, Faculty Advisor, and school administrator and submitted through the CACTUS platform by your student leader. Teams that do not submit their Challenge Reports and Project Verification Form by the deadline will not be eligible to compete at Regionals.
No, you can have anyone from your team hand out the Challenge Reports to the judges during the 3-minute set-up period.
No, you can have anyone from your team hand out the Challenge Reports to the judges during the 3-minute set-up period.
The purpose of this time is for you to:
You should not be speaking with the judges as they will be using this time to review your challenge report. We recommend handing out your challenge reports, completing your tech check, and then standing in your presentation spots for the remainder of the setup period.
When you are testing your voice projections, you are not allowed to talk about your projects. Once your tech is all set up, only the Impact Challenge hold slides may be displayed. No other images, text, or logos are allowed to be displayed with no music or sound effects for the rest of the set-up period.
Hold slide download links, note there are two different file options for you to use:
Content warnings and land acknowledgements will have an updated format for the 2025-2026 year and must be approved by Enactus Canada, announced closer to Regionals.
Yes, it is highly encouraged to bring your prototypes or products. Judges are not permitted to receive, touch, smell, taste any products. As well, you are not permitted to display any additional materials that contain detailed content about your project. For example, if you are making environmentally friendly candles, you can showcase the candles to the judges, but you cannot bring a poster explaining how the candles are made.
Please note that no additional tables will be provided by Enactus Canada for the purposes of demonstrations.
The maximum is 5 presenters, however, we recommend having no more than 2-3 as the presentations are only 5 minutes long.
There will only be space for two tech team members at the tech table.
Yes, presenters can use cue cards during presentations, but it is crucial to consider both the advantages and disadvantages. These cards should ideally include key points or prompts rather than scripted content.
The advantages of cue cards include aiding presenters in maintaining a smooth flow, reducing the risk of forgetting crucial information, and providing visual support. The downside is a risk of dependence on written materials, the potential for distraction if cue cards are overly detailed, and the need to adhere to time constraints during presentations. The goal is to leverage cue cards effectively to enhance the presentation without detracting from the overall quality of delivery.
Yes, you can have additional Enactus team members (students) standing with the presenters to help answer questions. NEW THIS YEAR! A maximum of 5 team members total on stage at any point, including both presenters and anyone participating in the Q&A.
Yes, you are encouraged to watch other teams’ presentations, but each presentation room has a limited capacity. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited number of seats are reserved for the competing team in each presentation room. Once your team’s presentation and Q&A are complete, you must vacate the reserved seating so it can be used by the next competing team.
Note: Seating capacity will vary depending on the region and the presentation room.
Please note: Enactus Canada will provide a power bar, a table with two chairs, and a projector screen.
No, microphones are not provided.
We would not recommend relying on one projector shared between two teams. There will be multiple Challenges and leagues with presentations occurring at the same time. You will not find out your league or presentation time until the Opening Ceremony.
Yes, if it does not disturb the judges and our own timer. Alternatively, you can use your Faculty Advisor or other team members to keep track of the time. You can use different sheets as signals to go faster or slower, or as a time warning.
The Student Leader meeting is primarily for current and incoming Presidents; however, if that individual cannot attend, please send another team member, such as a VP, in their place. Anyone involved with compiling project metrics and submitting information on the CACTUS platform can attend the Final Reporting Workshop (Project Managers, VP of HR, etc.). Due to space constraints, this meeting will be limited to a maximum of 2 individuals per Enactus team.
They will be announced during the Opening Ceremony and then shared via social media after the ceremony.
They may be able to register in person pending available space. Please contact your program manager.
On the day of the Opening Ceremony, team gear (Enactus t-shirts/sweaters) is acceptable. On the second day (day of presentations and Closing Ceremony) business attire is required.
Yes, there are! Resources can be found here. Please check out the tabs for linked PDFs.
Prize Structure
The regional round of competition for Impact Challenges will take place with teams competing in one of the leagues per region. The first-place teams from each league will move on to compete in the Impact Challenge Final Round of Competition during the Enactus Canada National Exposition. The award structure for each Impact Challenge is as follows:
Regional Round of Competition
Final Round of Competition
Impact Challenge Final Rounds (at National Exposition)
NOTE: Student Leaders may apply for 2025-2026 Project Accelerator Funding through CACTUS.
The application deadline has passed. Recipients will be announced on October 29.
Alterna Savings SDG Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026, upon completion of a final impact report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee.
Capital Power Powering Change by Changing Power Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026 upon completion of a Final Impact Report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee, and participation in the Capital Power Powering Change by Changing Power Accelerator Final Round of Competition.
Jeanne Sauvé Global Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026, upon completion of a final impact report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee.
Jeanne Sauvé Workplace Inclusion Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026, upon completion of a final impact report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee.
National Bank Indigenous Inclusion Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026 upon completion of a Final Impact Report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee, participation in the National Bank Indigenous Inclusion Project Accelerator Final Round of Competition, and confirmation that at least two students from the Enactus team completed the Indigenous Awareness Training course.
PC Financial Resilience Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026, upon completion of a final impact report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee.
Ralph M. Barford Equal Access Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026, upon completion of a final impact report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee.
RBC Skills for a Thriving Future Project Accelerator
Note: 75% of the project grant will be disbursed in November 2025. The final 25% will be disbursed in May 2026, upon completion of a final impact report that is deemed acceptable by the review committee.
Nominations and applications for the 2026 Student Entrepreneur National Competition are now closed.
Nominations and applications for the 2026 Student Entrepreneur National Competition are now closed.
Nominations:
Applications:
What you will need to provide:
Judging Criteria:
Finalist Selection Process:
Digital Round of Competition:
Final Round of Competition:
Confidentiality and Code of Conduct
All information submitted in the application will only be reviewed by Enactus Canada staff and independent judges. All judges sign confidentiality agreements before participating in the evaluation process.
All participants must abide by the Enactus Canada Code of Conduct and sign the Truth of Information declaration included in the application form. These ensure the ethical and professional integrity of all Enactus Canada programs and competitions.
For questions or more information, please contact: Enactus Canada Programs Team – programs@enactus.ca
Disclaimer: Enactus Canada reserves the right to adjust prize amounts or competition structure without notice.
Three (3) finalists will receive complimentary lodging and travel (from within Canada) to attend the Enactus Canada National Exposition