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The Student Entrepreneur program operated by Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship, or ACE, is the only national competition in Canada to focus solely on full time post-secondary student entrepreneurs. It is a program that strives to enrich participant's lives through recognition, networking and providing a unique learning experience.

Since inception 16 years ago this program has celebrated the commitment, determination and achievements of student entrepreneurs through an awards based competition. This competition is open to full-time students at Canadian universities or colleges who are simultaneously operating their own businesses.

Competition Details

A successful candidate for this award must meet the following criteria:

  *   Be a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student at a Canadian university or college for the 2011/12 academic year;
  *   Be a founder and have at least 50% ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation;
  *   Have been in business for at least the past six months (as of December 2nd, 2011); and
  *   Have not competed in the final round of the Student Entrepreneur National Competition in the past.

Regional round of competition:
  *   12 provincial champions will compete in their respective regions (western, Atlantic and central Canada).
  *   The top two students from each region will go on to compete at the 2012 ACE National Exposition.

National round of competition:
  *   All six regional champions will present their business, at the national level, to a panel of judges who will decide on the 2012 Student Entrepreneur National Champion.

Prizes and media coverage:
  *   Provincial champions will each receive complementary lodging and travel to their respective regional competition.
  *   Regional champions will each receive a $1,000 cash prize PLUS complimentary lodging and travel to attend the 2012 ACE National Exposition.
  *   The 2012 Student Entrepreneur National Champion will receive a $10,000 cash prize PLUS complimentary lodging and travel to attend  he Global
Student Entrepreneur Awards if he or she qualifies.
  *   ACE will pursue local, provincial and national media coverage for each provincial, regional and national champion.