Over 160 of Canada’s most innovative entrepreneurial businesses were nominated for the Enactus Canada 2026 Student Entrepreneur National Competition. Most impressively, at the heart of each business is a full-time post-secondary student, taking on the challenge of balancing their studies...
In spring 2025, Canadian Western Bank, a supporter of Enactus Canada since 2017, was acquired by National Bank of Canada. With this transition, National Bank has seamlessly continued supporting the important programs established through the partnership, ensuring sustained support...
Supporting and growing the pipeline of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Canada is integral to the growth of the economy. In fact, there are 3.5 million entrepreneurs in Canada and small and medium sized businesses employ 14.3 million people (q1...
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Over 160 of Canada’s most innovative entrepreneurial businesses were nominated for the Enactus Canada 2026 Student Entrepreneur National Competition. Most impressively, at the heart of each business is a full-time post-secondary student, taking on the challenge of balancing their studies while actively growing a business. The 12 finalists were selected...
Supporting and growing the pipeline of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Canada is integral to the growth of the economy. In fact, there are 3.5 million entrepreneurs in Canada and small and medium sized businesses employ 14.3 million people (q1 2022, Made in CA). According to StartUp Canada, 45 per...
Following three competition rounds featuring 28 national champion teams from around the globe, Team Canada – represented by Enactus Saint Mary’s University has emerged victorious, winning the 25th Enactus World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. The team’s inspiring presentation delivered the impressive impact of their projects, Square Roots and Alaagi™, in...
Behind every successful project are leaders who provide guidance, support, and vision to their teams. The 2025 Student Leader of the Year, Abigail Austin, is no exception. As President of Enactus Mount Allison University, Abigail has truly led the team with heart and impact. In just one year, she launched...
For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary’s University has been crowned National Champion at the Enactus Canada National Exposition. This win means the Halifax-based university will once again represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup, this year held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 25-28. The team’s outstanding projects, Square Roots...
Disposable plastic packaging makes up a significant amount of waste, and 25% of plastic film packaging is used to package meats and seafood. Enter AlaagiTM a renewable alternative to traditional plastic film packaging using seaweed. That’s the real-world problem the Enactus team at Saint Mary’s University addressed to win the...
What skills do aspiring and existing entrepreneurs need today and in the future? That’s the challenge students from Wilfrid Laurier University took on to be named the 2025 TD Entrepreneurship Challenge National Champion at Enactus Canada’s National Exposition on May 7. Enactus Wilfrid Laurier University and its winning Kuponya Innovations...
What do youth need to lead better lives and feel empowered? Seven national Enactus teams rose to the challenge of answering this vital question posed by the 2025 Desjardins Youth Empowerment Challenge. Wilfrid Laurier University was announced as the National Champion at Enactus Canada’s National Exposition in Calgary on May...
Guided by the concept of a circular economy, seven national Enactus teams stepped up to create innovative solutions for reducing landfill waste and pollution across the country. Paper Trail, an eco-friendly option for fire bricks, secured Okanagan College, the 2025 National Title for the Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge. Announced...
Diana Virgovicova from University of Toronto claimed the title of top Student Entrepreneur at the 2025 Enactus Canada Student Entrepreneur National Competition, earning $10,000 in funding and national acclaim for their venture, Xatoms. The win was announced on the opening night of the Enactus Canada National Exposition featuring live presentations...
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