ENACTUS NEWS
Saint Mary’s University awarded National Champion of the Innovation and Impact Challenge, powered by Enactus Alumni for Alaagi
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...
Wilfrid Laurier University named National Champion of TD Entrepreneurship Challenge for Kuponya Innovations
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...
Wilfrid Laurier University Wins Desjardins Youth Empowerment National Title for Sapphire
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...
Okanagan College Takes Home Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge National Title for Paper Trail
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...
Diana Virgovicova, Xatoms, Wins 2025 Student Entrepreneur National Competition
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...
2025 PC Financial Resilience Project Accelerator Best Project: Wilfrid Laurier’s Groundbreaking Program “Sapphire”
Sapphire, is Canada's first comprehensive work-transition program dedicated to supporting autistic post-secondary students. Led by the Enactus Wilfrid Laurier University team, Sapphire has been recognized as the 2025 PC Financial Resilience Project Accelerator Best...