Ivey Business Plan Competition 2026

The Ivey Business Plan Competition 2026 is now accepting applications! This is an excellent opportunity to test your entrepreneurial talents, gain valuable experience, and network with rising stars and established entrepreneurs.

📖 About the Ivey Business Plan Competition

The Ivey Business Plan Competition challenges participants to create and defend a business plan in front of an experienced panel of judges. Compete against some of the best and brightest teams from across North America.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 22, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 09, 2025
• Categories:
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Master's
  • PhD

Sponsor Organization:

• Morrissette Entrepreneurship

💰 Benefits of the Competition

• Prize Pool: CAD $30,000
  • Winning Team: CAD $20,000
  • Additional prizes for 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Ivey Business Plan Competition, teams must meet the following requirements:

1. All participants must be currently enrolled full-time students, including undergraduate, Master's, or PhD programs.
2. Teams should consist of no more than six members.
3. The presenting team must own a significant share (50% or more) of the equity in the venture.
4. Licensing technologies from universities, research institutes, or labs is allowed, provided there has been no previous commercialization. Teams must submit a licensing agreement demonstrating unique utilization of the technology.
5. Only ventures and business plans that are legal and ethical in the competition's jurisdiction will be accepted.
6. Faculty Advisors are recommended for each team but are not mandatory.
7. Teams are not allowed to compete in multiple academic years using the same venture.
8. Ventures not eligible for the competition include:
   • Buy-outs
   • Expansions of existing companies
   • Roll-ups
   • Real estate syndications
   • Tax shelters
   • Franchise-based outlets
   • Licensing agreements for distribution in a different geographical area
   • Spin-outs from existing corporations
9. The host institution reserves the right to disqualify any team that violates the rules, regulations, or the spirit of the competition.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: November 09, 2025
• To apply, visit the Ivey Business Plan Competition Application Portal.
• Direct application link: Apply Here.

Take this opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurial skills, gain recognition, and compete for substantial prizes. Good luck!

• The Ivey Business Plan Competition includes a prize pool of Canadian $30,000 with the winning team receiving $20,000.
• The competition also includes prizes for 2nd and 3rd placed teams.