The Forge has launched an exciting new program for McMaster Students and recent Alumni with novel business ideas.

Introducing Startup Survivor – a 4-month innovation program culminating with a pitch competition in the Fall. Throughout the program, The Forge will be giving out up to $75,000 to 10 Startup Survivor finalists. The finalists will receive cash prizes to further advance their startups, upon completing challenges focused on innovation, validation and business development.  Only the top teams will outlast their competition and participate in The Startup Survivor Pitch Competition for the chance to win additional prize money. Preliminary applications due: Monday, March 1, 2021 (midnight).

Challenge #1: Customer Discovery due: Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Tip: Submit your preliminary application as early as possible, so you have more time to work on Challenge #1: Customer Discovery before the due date!