In just 12 weeks, 30 postsecondary student founders have taken their 10 social enterprises to a new level of readiness and real-world impact. Selected from an initial pool of 40 applicants, these ventures participated in the inaugural Enactus Canada Social...
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...
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From urgent healthcare challenges to advancements in agriculture, this year’s student entrepreneurs are redefining what impact can look like in Canada! After a rigorous selection process, we’re thrilled to announce the three finalists advancing to the final stage of the Enactus Canada Student Entrepreneur National Competition. Selected from over 100...
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....
Announcing the 2026 TD Entrepreneurship Challenge Regional Champions. This Impact Challenge supports projects that demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and drive economic growth. “TD is proud to support Enactus teams and the young entrepreneurs behind these exciting projects. Their ideas are helping address real community challenges and have the potential to...
Announcing the 2026 Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge Regional Champions. This sustainability-focused challenge empowers teams to develop projects that tackle climate change through the concept of circularity while teaching others to do the same. “A big congratulations to the regional champions from Atlantic Canada and to all of the teams...
Announcing the 2026 Regional Champions of the Innovation and Impact Challenge, powered by Enactus Alumni. This Impact Challenge, made possible through the generous donations of Enactus Alumni, empowers teams to develop and deliver new projects tackling real-world problems. League champions in each region will represent their schools in the final...
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...
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