about this event
Canada's next groundbreaking AI startup could begin right here. On November 14th, 2026, Ground-Up Startups UTM and CMPUS AI is bringing together ambitious undergraduate, graduate, alumni 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.
The event takes place on November 14th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the University of Toronto Mississauga (exact 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
Inaugural GSU AI Startup Competition — sixteen selected teams pitch their AI-driven ventures Shark Tank-style before a panel of industry professionals, founders, investors, and technology leaders.
◍ University of Toronto Mississaugatickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $25 | TBA | Available | Entry ticket for the GSU AI Startup Competition |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Cash prize and title of GSU AI Startup Competition Champion | TBA |