COMPETE AT THE QEC

For undergraduate students with ventures in the idea or growth stage.

A HUGE thanks to all of our preliminary round judges!

Our preliminary round judges evaluated competitor submissions and determined the top 15 competitors for final weekend!

Greg Libitz – Professor, Smith School of Business at Queens University

Erin Webster – Professor, Smith School of Business at Queens University

Sarah Burrows – Professor, Smith School of Business at Queens University

Dirk Rodenburg – Professor, Queens University

Elspeth Murray – Professor, Queens University

Dominic Lim – Professor, Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario

Margaret Dalziel – Associate Professor, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo

Chris Holt – Lecturer, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo

Cristen Brown – Manager, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo

Stephen Lind – Professor, University of Southern California

Steven Medwick – Professor, University of Southern California

Aparna Pande – Professor, University of Southern California

Kelly Smith – Professor, Birmingham Business School

Endrit Kromidha – Professor, Birmingham Business School

Julia Degroote – Professor, Otto Beisheim School of Management

Dimo Dimov – Professor, Bath University

Vilma Chila – Professor, University of Amsterdam

Jonathan Wong – Project Director, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Bhavik Vyas – Founder, Readymade

The deadline has passed to apply for QEC's 2024 competition. Stay tuned for how to sign up as an attendee!

What’s in it for you?

Substantial Prize Pool

During the QEC’s final weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to compete for over $80,000 worth of monetary prizes to fund winning ventures, as well as in-kind services such as consulting sessions from reputable companies and venture capital firms to guide winning teams.

Networking

Many past QEC competitors have gone on to create formal mentorship and investment relationships with QEC judges. Seize phenomenal networking opportunities in both formal and casual settings throughout the weekend with powerful individuals passionate about youth entrepreneurship.

Pitching to world class investors

The QEC’s judges panel brings together seasoned industry professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists. Now’s your chance to get your idea in front of influential people willing to give you feedback and help launch your business.

Socials

Toronto is a juncture for business, ideas, and funding, but it’s also the home of a great nightlife scene. Discover what else Toronto has to offer with other competitors and QEC team members during nighttime socials.


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Reach Out to Our Team!

For any questions regarding your application, please contact your area’s respective competitors’ coordinator!

Devanshi Bhanjana

Director of Competitors
devanshi.bhanjana@theqec.ca

Sydney Shorrock

Competitors Coordinator
sydney.shorrock@theqec.ca

Alice Chu

Competitors Coordinator
alice.chu@theqec.ca

Rafaela Coz

Competitors Coordinator
rafaela.coz@theqec.ca