Welcome to the 2011-12 PEI Student Competitions

The Faculty of Engineering has established two annual competitions in entrepreneurship and innovation for undergraduate and graduate students respectively. Taking an innovative product, technology, or service that has been technically and scientifically validated within the scope of courses or research work as the basis, participating students are required to develop business plans for the possible commercialization of that innovation. These business plans must integrate commercialization, product development, marketing, and entrepreneurship components.

Two annual Prizes in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (PEI) competitions for undergraduate and graduate students respectively. Cash prize of $10, 000 - $7,500 – $5,000 in each category. Starting with an innovative product, technology, or service that has been technically and scientifically validated, students develop a business plan for the possible commercialization of that innovation.

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Important dates

Entry submission period starts from October 1 to November 26, 2011.
Register by creating an account. You can then complete the application.
Workshop: Business Plan training - November 8, 2011
Business case preparation: November 27, 2011 to March 2, 2012
15 minute oral presentations: March 23, 2012

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Contact Information:

Mr. Frank Mellor, Executive-in-Residence
Faculty of Engineering
Office: CBY A341
Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 6829
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Altaf Khetani, Student Liason
Faculty of Engineering
Office: SITE 3022
Tel: 613-562-5800 x 2207
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Archives:

2011
2010 -2011 Presentation
ARTICLE: Faculty of Engineering salutes trailblazing entrepreneurs
ARTICLE: Vertigrow wins $10,000 in Faculty’s Prizes in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition
ARTICLE: Graduate Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation student competitions for 2010-2011

2010
2009 - 2010 Presentation
ARTICLE: The Prizes in Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2010
ARTICLE: The Faculty of Engineering recognizes its students’ accomplishments

2009
2008 Presentation
ARTICLE: Turning great ideas into commercial success