TU20 Cup 2022

Tech Under Twenty

The 6th Annual TU20 Cup is here — Grab a few friends and join us for an exciting two-month tech &amp; entrepreneurship competition!

<p><em>Do you see a problem in your community that you think you can solve with technology?</em></p><p><em>Do you have an awesome idea but need some motivation to get your project off the ground?</em></p><p><em>Do you want to have fun with friends and build something you can be proud of?</em></p><p><strong>Then TU20 Cup is for you!!</strong></p><h2><strong>Event Summary</strong></h2><p>The TU20 Cup is a two-month entrepreneurship competition culminating in mid-May. Teams of 2-6 <strong>high school </strong>and/or <strong>university</strong> students will work together to create a technical solution with the guidance of two experienced mentors.</p><p>The goal is to help aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts to not only see the intersection of business, entrepreneurship and technology but also to implement their ideas within the community. </p><p>By the competition day, all teams will have created a business plan and technical prototype that they will pitch to a panel of judges!</p><p>Are you ready to make your ideas a reality? </p><h2>What you can expect</h2><ul><li><strong>Two</strong> industry experts mentoring your team</li><li><strong>Five</strong> workshops to teach you skills</li><li><strong>Four</strong> intermediary submissions to keep you on track</li><li><strong>Two months</strong> of learning, building and collaborating</li><li><strong>One</strong> awesome project</li><li><strong>Two days</strong> of pitching, networking and fun!</li></ul><h2>What you'll learn </h2><ul><li>How to turn an idea into a project</li><li>How to conduct market and user research </li><li>How to build a business plan</li><li>Rapid prototyping and software development</li><li>Practical skills from amazing mentors and workshops</li></ul><h2>Prizes - $10,000+ Internships </h2><p><strong>Top Teams:</strong> $10,000 in prizes/internships</p><p>1st place: $3,500</p><p>2nd place: $2,000</p><p>3rd place: $1,000</p><p>4th and 5th place: $400 each</p><p>Top tech: $1,000</p><p>Most user-focused: $500</p><p>Top junior team (grades 9 and 10): $500</p><p><strong>Sheridan Edge Social Impact Catalyst</strong></p><p>Climate Change &amp; Environmental Sustainability Challenge</p><ul><li>Win a spot at the competitive 14 week Social Impact Catalyst program </li><li>$2000 honorarium to continue your project</li></ul><h2>Event Schedule </h2><p><strong>Start:</strong> March 12, 2022</p><p><strong>Competition Day(s):</strong> May 14 &amp; 15 2022</p><p>Details Coming Soon!</p><h2>Financial Aid</h2><p>If registration fees are a financial burden please fill in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelBpIVUbGPtAnTII_192MHopsePHMxGlNXbmD45o1rJCMQNA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">form</a>, we will review it on a case by case basis.</p><h2>Registering</h2><p>When you purchase a ticket, we will ask you if you have a team to work with already. If you do not, don't worry! After registering, the confirmation page will prompt you to fill out a form and we will be able to put you in a team.</p><p>If you're ever unsure, feel free to contact us through our email: info@techundertwenty.com</p><h2>What happens after you register</h2><p>Please fill out this <a href="https://forms.gle/KUQaW86TC5wqXKu26" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">form</a> to tell us about your team.</p><p>We will send you an email in March with more details about the competition. This email will include:</p><ul><li>Details about the timing of workshops and submissions</li><li>Confirmation of your team if this has not happened already</li><li>How your project will be judged/how marks will be allocated</li><li>Resources to get you started</li></ul><p>Once teams have been signed up, you will be paired with your mentors. </p><h3>Teacher Referral?</h3><p>If you are here because of a teacher/guidance counsellor referral, registration is open until March 23! Please use the code they provided you :)</p><h3>Stay in Touch!</h3><p>Instagram: @techundertwenty</p><p>Email: info@techundertwenty.com</p><p>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/n7kxH5j" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/n7kxH5j </a></p>

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