{"id":4530,"date":"2026-02-12T12:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4530"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:07:06","slug":"ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2026-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4530","title":{"rendered":"EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 \u2013 Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172204\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: April 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 \u2013 Canada. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year\u00ae\u00a0recognizes innovative entrepreneurial achievement among individuals and companies that demonstrate vision, leadership and success.<\/p>\n<p>For more than three decades, EY has highlighted the achievements of countless visionary Canadian entrepreneurs who are redefining possibilities for Canada and the world. And this is just the beginning. By participating in the program, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to celebrate your team\u2019s successes, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, and connect with an exclusive global network of program participants that fosters relationships, drives success and supports long-term growth.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know is transforming groundbreaking ideas into innovative businesses, they want to celebrate that success today. At EY, they champion entrepreneurship for everyone\u2014not just for today or tomorrow, but for the next century and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer-to-peer learning opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Connect with EY advisors<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime entrepreneur community access<\/li>\n<li>Expand your network<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive invitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The nominee must be an owner or CEO of a private or public company, and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. Co-founders are eligible if they share leadership responsibilities at the company.<\/li>\n<li>Non-founding entrepreneurs are only eligible if the individual manages the business and assumes the associated risks.<\/li>\n<li>The nominee must have been in their current leadership role for at least two years, by the application deadline.<\/li>\n<li>The nominee\u2019s company must be at least three years old.<\/li>\n<li>The nominee\u2019s headquarters must be in the region where the nomination is submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadaentrepreneuroftheyear.awardsplatform.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_ca\/entrepreneur-of-the-year-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EY Entrepreneur of the Year<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: April 2, 2026 Applications are open for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 \u2013 Canada. 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