
KickStart
idea to launch in a single week.
KickStart is a week-long startup competition where you'll validate a startup idea, build an MVP, and launch to a real customer.
At the end, you'll demo to a panel of judges for a $1000 grand prize.











Timeline
NOV.19
kickoff
grad student society
Held at the UBC Graduate Student Centre, kickoff day will feature a fireside chat with Olivia Moore from a16z, a workshop, and dinner — plenty to inspire you as you decide what you'll build.
Held at the UBC Graduate Student Centre, kickoff day will feature a fireside chat with Olivia Moore from a16z, a workshop, and dinner — plenty to inspire you as you decide what you'll build.
NOV.22
build
ubc sauder
On the first build day (at Sauder), you’ll start building your MVP, attend a Fetch AI workshop, and get dedicated team mentorship to prepare to launch your idea.
On the first build day (at Sauder), you’ll start building your MVP, attend a Fetch AI workshop, and get dedicated team mentorship to prepare to launch your idea.
NOV.23
launch
ubc sauder
On the second build day, you’ll finalize your MVP and launch it at our public showcase — a chance to present your idea, attract customers, and spark interest all at once.
On the second build day, you’ll finalize your MVP and launch it at our public showcase — a chance to present your idea, attract customers, and spark interest all at once.
NOV.26
demo day
ubc sauder
At the end of the week, you'll showcase your project to a panel of judges, and compete for the grand prize.
KickStart
idea to launch in a single week.
KickStart is a week-long startup competition where you'll validate a startup idea, build an MVP, and launch to a real customer.
At the end, you'll demo to a panel of judges for a $1000 grand prize.






Timeline
NOV.19
kickoff
grad student society
Held at the UBC Graduate Student Centre, kickoff day will feature a fireside chat with Olivia Moore from a16z, a workshop, and dinner — plenty to inspire you as you decide what you'll build.
NOV.22
build
ubc sauder
On the first build day (at Sauder), you’ll start building your MVP, attend a Fetch AI workshop, and get dedicated team mentorship to prepare to launch your idea.
NOV.23
launch
ubc sauder
On the second build day, you’ll finalize your MVP and launch it at our public showcase — a chance to present your idea, attract customers, and spark interest all at once.
NOV.26
demo day
ubc sauder
At the end of the week, you'll showcase your project to a panel of judges, and compete for the grand prize.
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