Congratulations to the 2026 category winners
Three ventures were selected by the judges at the live pitch event on October 20, from 700+ applications across Canada.
Category winner
Promising Student Entrepreneur of the Year
PragmaClin Research
Help choose the Most Popular finalist
The six runners-up are now competing for the Most Popular Vote and a $5,000 CAD prize. Review the ventures, then vote for the one you want to see win. Voting closes October 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Meet the six runners-up
Each of these ventures pitched to the judges at the live event on October 20. Vote for the one you want to see win the $5,000 CAD Most Popular Vote.
How the Most Popular Vote works
Voting is open on the WEKH voting site. Review the six runners-up, then cast your vote for the venture you want to see win.
Cast your vote- Voting opened October 22, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. ET, once the three category winners were confirmed.
- Voting closes October 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- The six runners-up are eligible. Category winners are not eligible.
- The Most Popular Vote results will be announced in late October.
Where the competition stands
Thank you to everyone who joined the live pitch event on October 20, and to our finalists, judges and coaches. One prize remains: the Most Popular Vote.
Cast your voteTerms and Conditions
† NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory and who are founders or co-founders of an eligible Canadian business or venture. Eligible businesses must generally be Canadian-based, independently operated, in good standing, and meet the specific requirements of the applicable award category. Eligible applicants must submit an application on or before August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications will be evaluated through a multi-stage judging process, with finalists advancing to a live virtual pitch event on October 20, 2026. 1 winner will be selected in each of the following categories: Entrepreneurial Success Story of the Year ($20,000 CAD), Start-Up of the Year ($10,000 CAD), Promising Student Entrepreneur of the Year ($10,000 CAD), and Most Popular Vote ($5,000 CAD). Eligible Applicants can only win in 1 category. Use of artificial intelligence to create or assist with an application is prohibited. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible applications received and the applicants' skill in meeting the judging criteria. Official Terms and Conditions: wekh.ca/bizpitch-terms-and-conditions-2026.
