about this event
🚀 Canada’s next groundbreaking AI startup could begin right here.
On September 19, 2026, Ground-Up Startups UTM is bringing together ambitious students, entrepreneurs, and startup founders for the inaugural GSU AI Startup Competition at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Sixteen selected teams will step into a Shark Tank-style environment to pitch their AI-driven ventures before a panel of industry professionals, founders, investors, and technology leaders.
Participants will receive valuable feedback, build meaningful connections, and compete for a cash prize and the title of GSU AI Startup Competition Champion.
📅 September 19, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM 📍 University of Toronto Mississauga — Location TBA
The future of AI entrepreneurship starts from the ground up. Are you ready to build it?
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GSU AI Startup Competition
Sixteen selected teams pitch their AI-driven ventures in a Shark Tank-style environment before a panel of industry professionals, founders, investors, and technology leaders.
◍ University of Toronto Mississauga — Location TBAtickets
| Ticket | Price | Fee | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $25 | TBA | Available | Entry to the GSU AI Startup Competition |