Axiom Startup Competition
Axiom is a startup competition where youth aged 15-19 will get a chance to pitch their insane startup ideas to a panel of experienced judges, receive actionable feedback, and compete for a monetary prize that can transform their vision into reality. There will be opportunities to connect with like-minded people (aka people who know that unicorns exist in the business world too). After the winner is announced, we will have a small afterparty on the roof!
Attend: Watch ten teams of ambitious entrepreneurs compete for a monetary prize and enjoy free food and drinks (Because innovation tastes better with good food. It’s a double win.)
Participate: Think you can lock in? Applications will open soon!
Event Timeline:
4:30 PM: Doors open - grab food and start talking to experts and judges, will be a good time for participants to get some mentorship before they pitch their idea
5:30 PM: Opening remarks
5:45 PM: Main competition begins - 10 teams, big dreams
7:45 PM: Dinner break
8:30 PM: Winner is announced, closing remarks
8:50 PM+: AFTERPARTY ON THE ROOF(ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY🔥!!!)
This isn't just a competition - it's where the next generation of innovators gets their start. Lock in.
~We are official event hosts with Waterloo Tech Week 2025, a celebration of what’s been built here, and what’s still to come. We’re building something great together. September 8-11, 2025!~