Saint Mary's University (SMU) has opened applications for its Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre Arena Pitch Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SMU Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre Arena Pitch Competition
The Arena, a nationally acclaimed pitch competition! This isn’t just any competition—it’s a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping showdown where 64 student entrepreneurs across Canada go head-to-head to showcase their brilliance for the title of the nation’s top innovator.
Benefits of SMU Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre Arena Pitch Competition
The prize money will be invested towards the best student entrepreneur’s idea or business with total cash prizes of $17,000 provided by Metronomics.
- $10,000 for the winner
- $5,000 for the runner up
- $1,000 for the third and fourth place
SMU Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre Arena Pitch Competition Requirements
- Must be a student currently studying at or recently graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution (Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD students and Alumni (within one year of graduation)
- Must be the owner or part owner of the business idea
- Has not generated more than $10,000 in annual revenue in the business
- Has not received more than $10,000 through external support or investment (though investors or other competitions)
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 February, 2026
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