Designed to inspire purposeful collisions, The Crunch is ignited by Algonquin College, Carleton University, and the University of Ottawa. Individuals can join solo or in a group to address challenges and gaps within any industry, including categories such as health innovation, social impact, and emerging technologies.
The Crunch
Ottawa’s latest interdisciplinary entrepreneurship competition!
Overview
Over three days, participants will get to form teams; develop their business model; and pitch their business idea for a chance to win cash prizes. This event, typically held annually in mid-November, is ideal for anyone who is looking to create value while getting a first-hand look at life in a startup!
Why should you participate?
- A chance to win cash prizes!
- Develop your problem solving skills by working with others to identify a solution to a problem
- Practice your pitching
- Grow your network
- Get a team together to work on an idea you’ve been thinking about
- Meet established mentors
- Connect with companies to help solve problems
