Building Muskoka's Entrepreneurial Future

Muskoka Founders Circle

~ Founders Investing in Founders ~

The Founders Choice Awards competition identifies and rewards entrepreneurs with a promising new business. Prize money is awarded to contest winners selected by a panel of Founders.

Since 2018 a total of $115,000 Founder Cash has been awarded.

Pitch Your Idea. Grow Your Business. Change Muskoka.

BACKING BIG IDEAS IN MUSKOKA

What is the Muskoka Founders Circle?

The Muskoka Founders Circle is a group of Muskoka-based business professionals working together to promote economic development in Muskoka by providing financial support and business mentoring to local entrepreneurs.

What are the Founder's Choice Awards?

The Founders Choice Awards competition identifies and rewards entrepreneurs with a promising new business. Prize money is awarded to contest winners selected by our Founders.
Since 2018 a total of $115,000 has been awarded.

What are the prizes?

First prize winner will receive a cheque for $10,000, and second prize winner will receive a cheque for $5,000.

How do I Apply?

When they are open, you complete our online application process. The Apply Now button will be located right at the top in our menu on every page... we can't wait to learn more about you and your Muskoka business

What is the process?

There are three stages to our contest:

Stage 1 - Application (form on our website)

typically takes less than an hour. Founders vote on finalists.

Stage 2 - Support in Pitch Creation by the Founders

Applicants create a meaningful presentation for Founders to consider voting for to receive the cash prize.

Stage 3 - Pitches & Celebrations, Applicant pitches are submitted to voting Founders and we culminate in an Awards Gala and Winner Announcement and Award the Prize CA$H

8

YEARS OF GIVING

37+

BUSINESSES SUPPORTED

14

WINNERS

$115K+

CASH AWARDED

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