The Next 36 is a national program founded with the goal of nurturing Canada’s next generation of great entrepreneurs. The Next 36 provides key resources to young Canadians with great ambitions, providing extraordinary exposure to leaders and expanded personal expectations. Each undergraduate selected is matched with 3 co-founders, up to $50,000, 2 CEO mentors, and given 180 hours of academic instruction and many resources to conceive and launch a mobile or tablet venture. The program is supported by over 50 of Canada’s top business leaders, including Galen Weston, Jimmy Pattison, Paul Desmarais Sr. and Nadir Mohamed.

Visit www.thenext36.ca to learn about the incredible Canadian business leaders, entrepreneurs and internationally recognized faculty supporting The Next 36. You can also meet this year`s diverse group of candidates and watch their Venture Vlogs (video blogs) where you will hear first-hand about their experiences and listen as they discuss the reasons why you should apply.

The program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in any undergraduate degree program, including programs outside Canada. Canadian citizens who are enrolled at international institutions are welcome to apply as long as they are able to commit to attending the full summer Entrepreneurship Institute from early May to mid-August 2012. Students must be entering their 3rd, or 4th year at any university or exceptionally strong 2nd year university students; and in any academic discipline.

Application Deadline is October 7th, 2011. Apply online here.

Should you have questions, please visit our FAQs or contact Gillian Nation at info@thenext36.ca or (647) 259-8943.

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