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Mel Woodward Cup (MUN pitch competition)
Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MUN) · Provincial
In plain language
Memorial's flagship startup pitch competition — entered its 10th year in 2026 (OmaScan won the 2026 top prize). Open to MUN students and alumni with a new business idea. $25K top prize, $15K runner-up, plus Fry Foundation awards for early-stage ideas and women/non-binary-led teams. Winners with tech ideas get bundled Genesis Evolve admission and MaRS intelligence access — making this the highest-leverage MUN-specific startup opportunity. Annual spring competition; applications open late fall. Low financial risk (non-dilutive), moderate effort (pitch prep is real work).
Realistic range
$2,500 – $25,000
Avg award
$10,000
Max advertised
$25,000
Cost share
—
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
3 / 5
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Incorporated, Sole Proprietor
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
Women, Youth
What you'll have to report
Pitch deliverables, judging-round attendance, post-award use-of-funds summary.