Prizes
$115,000 a year for living and travel expenses for each finalist
$300,000 a year worth of expert advice and support from MaRS Discovery District for each finalist
Up to $250,000 in value for federal labs to work closely with each of the finalists to test their initiative and move it toward commercialization
To continue building their business, a $1 million grand prize will be awarded to the venture that has advanced the most during the Challenge
Challenge details
To apply you must be
- A woman
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- The main innovator/individual leading the project
Key dates
- Deadline to apply: July 13, 2018
- Grand Prize Winner announced: November 30, 2021
Prizes
- Six Winners received $115,000 per year for 3 years for living and travel expenses
- $300,000 in business incubation support, and up to $250,000 for Federal Laboratory research support
- One Grand Prize Winner will receive $1 million to continue building her business