Simon Fraser University
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The Canada Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards— the CANIE Awards—is the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation's flagship program recognizing excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship throughout every province and territory across the country.

Value: The CANIE Awards is your opportunity to win $10,000 in cash as well as have your business promoted locally, regionally and nationally. Alternatively, if you know a business owner who is deserving of this recognition, we encourage you to nominate them to benefit from this injection of capital and the promotion of their business.

Eligibility: You can apply for yourself and your company or alternatively, you can nominate a person and their company (with or without their knowledge). Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate that they are an active innovator or entrepreneur with a registered business that has been in operation for a minimum of 1 year, and meet the award selection criteria.

Note: There are 4 award categories opened for application/nomination on June 12, 2023 and will close at 4pm ET on July 24, 2023.

• Global Export Business Owner of the Year Award, Sponsored by UPS

Celebrating the distinction of a Canadian business founder who has achieved success in launching their product(s) into international markets.

Additional Eligibility Requirement: can demonstrate that the business is exporting its products to markets outside of Canada.

• Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Sponsored by UPS

Celebrating an Indigenous founder and business owner delivering outstanding results in business and community impact.

• Prince’s Trust Canada Veteran Entrepreneur Award

Awarded to a CAF Military Veteran entrepreneur who has demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial skills, innovation, and leadership.

Additional Eligibility Requirement: has been honourably discharged from Canadian Armed Forces.

• Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Sponsored by Ownr

Recognizing the excellence of a Canadian founder and business in innovation and entrepreneurial achievement.

Agency website: https://www.ief-fie.ca/the-canie-awards/