YEN & TEM collaboration.
Join us for an interdisciplinary low-stakes pitch competition, focused on connecting students from different disciplines, namely science, engineering, business, and agriculture. The goal of this event is to connect students and recent graduates who have not met previously to work together and create a 90-second pitch on a new business idea focusing around solving problems. All for a chance to win a $300 grand prize!
Students will be placed into 3-person teams (subject to adjustment) that span disciplines. They will have 2.5 hours to develop an idea and prepare a 90-second pitch.
Ideas will need to be targeting one of three facets of the Bioscience Industry: Health, Agriculture, or Sustainability.
Students will receive training in the form of a pitch workshop the day before the event. Ben Isakov from the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship will walk students through how to craft a compelling 90-second pitch.
Eligibility
All undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Manitoba.
or
Current members of YEN.
Event Itinerary
Pitch Competition Workshop
Friday, March 28 (Buller 306)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Ben Isakov from the Stu Clark Center for Entrepreneurship will walk students through a workshop for creating a 90-second pitch.
Pitch Competition Day
Saturday, March 29 (Drake Center 214/218 – Main Floor Open Area)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Participants will meet their teammates in the morning, develop ideas and prepare their business pitch. Teams will be assigned based on shared problem-oriented interests (environmental, social, health, commercial, etc.) that they will indicate in their application form and will consist of students from different faculties. They will have two and a half dedicated hours to work on their pitch and additional time for team building throughout the day. The competition will begin at 1:30 pm on that day. The panel of judges will consist of leaders from Manitoba’s Bioscience Industry.
Lunch will be provided for all in attendance.
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Registration open: March 6th, 2025
Registration close: March 21st, 2025, 11:59 pm CST
FAQ
All undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Manitoba.
or
Current members of YEN.
No, it is not required! The pitch workshop on Friday, March 28, will provide training to all individuals. Additionally, teams will be assembled with complementary skills in mind.
No, you are encouraged to register independently to take the most away from this collaborative competition.
Students should register individually. This will allow us to group similar problems and ideas together and create complementary teams with team members with skills in different domains. Don’t worry; we will help you create connections within your team and start the day with team-building exercises.
- Individuals will be assigned a team based on shared interests as indicated in the registration form.
- Teams will consist of individuals from different faculties and will be placed in groups of 3. (subject to change)
- Teams will be assigned the day of the pitch competition on March 29, 2025
- Yes! Teams will be assigned the day of the event, so there is no need to have a team pre-made.
- Our goal is to promote collaboration across faculties and challenge students to meet new people and work together.
- First Place: $300
- Second Place: $200
- Third Place: $150
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Agriculture
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- The impact of biotechnology on food security
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Health
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- AI and automation in medical diagnostics
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YEN & TEM Collaboration
The Youth Enrichment Network is a student-lead organization that operates under the stewardship of the Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM). YEN’s mission is to connect students and recent graduates across Manitoba to the thriving bioscience industry in our province. YEN achieves this objective through networking events, panel discussions, professional development workshops, and our mentorship program. We also collaborate with students groups to throw a variety of events that foster connection. YEN is comprised of students and recent graduates from every post-secondary institution in Manitoba and is also open to high school students.
TEM is a community of student entrepreneurs based out of U of M learning by doing. Through events, challenges, and industry connections, we help students build skills, test ideas, and take action. Whether you are launching a venture or just exploring, TEM is here to support your journey. Become a member here.
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