VANCOUVER, B.C., June 28, 2021 - League of Innovators (LOI) will host its National Impact Innovation Challenge for aspiring youth entrepreneurs this summer. The challenge focuses on entrepreneurs solving big social and environmental issues through their business with 3 categories to compete in: Aspiring, Growth, and Non-Profit Entrepreneurs. Contestants will pitch their startup and startup ideas for a chance to win cash, mentorship, legal support and coaching to boost their startup. Candidates of this challenge must be a Canadian resident and should have at least half of its founding team be under 25 years of age. These young entrepreneurs are building a social impact venture through introducing a new service, product, idea or approach that commits to a social, environmental, and economic advancement or introducing a venture that addresses one of the UN’s sustainable development goals.
“With many social and environmental impacts through business surfacing to mainstream discourse, entrepreneurs are now stepping up to raise the bar and make a real difference through their work. The Innovation Challenge helps young changemakers validate their unique ideas, gain access to a national network of resources and mentors, and gives them the confidence to work on tangible solutions to personal, economic and social issues” says Manisha Narula, Director of Community Impact & Strategy.
How can these individuals set themselves apart from other founders building businesses? With a variety of educational programs, LOI has given eager go-getters an opportunity to take charge of their future and recognize the power they hold as innovators and entrepreneurs in the ever-evolving economy. The Impact Innovation Challenge is no different and delivers game-changing resources, tools, and experiences while challenging and testing the young innovators business ideas and solutions to well known industry leaders and professionals.
As exciting or terrifying it might be, the Innovation Challenge may be the next step for any business to take to gain attention and traction into their specified industry. This challenge can give entrepreneurs valuable exposure they need to build and accelerate their business while enhancing their communication and people skills. This event will provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to network with other entrepreneurs, connect with mentors and investors, pitch their big ideas and learn about resources that are available to them. The challenge and prizes are made possible by partners such as SAP, RBC, Hootsuite, and Osler.
“Participating in the LOI Summer Camp and Innovation Challenge gave me and my team confidence, support, and access to an invaluable network! This was so critical especially during a time as isolating as the pandemic it has been so great to feel supported by a community like LOI!” said Samantha Gardner, First Place winner of Impact Innovation Challenge 2020.
The public will have the opportunity to apply for this challenge until 11:59 pm. on August 5, 2021. Finalists will be confirmed by August 12 and will be given pitch training and guidelines before the final pitch event on August 24 at 3p.m. PST. Visit the website to determine which category is the best fit and apply for the Impact Innovation Challenge.
About League of Innovators
League of Innovators (LOI) is a Canadian charity with a goal of building entrepreneurial acumen for youth 15-25 years old to be their own bosses in life and career. The charity founded in 2017 by Ryan Holmes, Founder and CEO of Hootsuite, has worked with over 10,000 youth to discover entrepreneurship and supported 480 young entrepreneurs in their pursuit of their entrepreneurial visions LOI is delivers accessible programs and tools to provide youth educational experiences that shorten their path to success, empower their ability to be their own boss, and amplify their impact as future innovators and entrepreneurs.
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Contact:
Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber, Executive Director, The League of Innovators
Email: Joanna@theleagueofinnovators.com | Tel: +1-778-389-2731
