We are pleased to announce the 2026 Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge Regional Champions. This community-focused challenge empowers teams to develop projects that impact and improve livelihoods in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable way.
“Desjardins is proud to support Enactus and young, ambitious Canadians who want to make a difference. It’s impressive to see young leaders pursuing social entrepreneurship that also drives innovation—in Canada and beyond. Congratulations to all the teams and best of luck to the finalists at the nationals in May,” said Jean-Yves Bourgeois, Executive Vice-President of Business Services at Desjardins.
In addition to recognition, teams also receive funding to further their projects and social ventures: Champions – $1,500, Runners-Up – $1,000, Second Runners-Up – $500.
League champions from each region will represent their schools in the final round of competition in Montreal at the Enactus Canada National Exposition from May 6-8.
Regional Exposition Results*:
Western Canada Results:
League A
Champion:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Rekindle & Mira
Runner-Up:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Project: Clutch AI
Second Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Safe Haven Project
League B
Champion:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Rekindle & Mira
Runner-Up:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Project: Clutch AI
Second Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Safe Haven Project
Central Canada Results:
League A
Champion:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Rekindle & Mira
Runner-Up:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Project: Clutch AI
Second Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Safe Haven Project
League B
Champion:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Rekindle & Mira
Runner-Up:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Project: Clutch AI
Second Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Safe Haven Project
League C
Champion:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Rekindle & Mira
Runner-Up:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Project: Clutch AI
Second Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Safe Haven Project
League D
Champion:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Rekindle & Mira
Runner-Up:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Project: Clutch AI
Second Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Safe Haven Project
Atlantic Canada Results:
League A
Champion:
Acadia University, Resilient Youth
Runner-Up:
Nova Scotia Community College – Truro, Wednesday Night Dinner/Community Dinner
Second Runner-Up:
St. Francis Xavier University, Foundation of the Future
League B
Champion:
University of Prince Edward Island, LimbRise
Runner-Up:
Nova Scotia Community College – Ivany, The FAIR Market
Second Runner-Up:
Saint Mary’s University, Being There & Options Online
Thank you to Desjardins for their continued support of Enactus team projects and programs.
*Results from the Western and Central Region will be populated following each event.
