Value
One winner from each category will win $500, a chance to be featured on a Startup Canada Podcast and even more in in-kind support.Description
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions aim to highlight and encourage Canadian entrepreneurs whose startups embrace sustainability and fulfill one of the following 4 SDG’s:
- SDG 1: Poverty Reduction
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Eligible Applicants
Canadian startups, no matter what stage, can apply so long as their business embraces sustainability and fulfills one of the 4 SDG’s including: Poverty Reduction, Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, and Climate Action. Learn more about the UN’s 17 SDG’s here.
Eligible Expenses
Deadline Date
November 16, 2020Contact
Contact Name: Startup Canada
E-mail Address: hello@startupcan.ca
Website: https://www.startupcan.ca/social-impact/sdg-pitch-competition/