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STRIVE is a technology-focused business case competition for high school students, hosted by Prosper Foundation at the UBC Sauder School of Business & Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. Founded in 2016, STRIVE sits at the intersection of business and tech — pushing students to think critically, creatively, and boldly about real-world problems in the digital economy. The two-day event spans 20+ hours of immersion, featuring the signature STRIVE Sprint (a rapid-fire speaker and deliverable challenge), a STRIVE Expo, and a full case competition with Round 1, Round 2, and Finalist presentations. Five industry speakers deliver STRIVE Sprint sessions, and the winning team takes home a $1,500 grand prize. Top 8 teams also earn automatic qualification to the Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition (PIIC) in Whistler. Whether you're into marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, or emerging tech, STRIVE is built for business-minded students who want more than theory — they want to compete.

The PIIC is a 3-day, 2-night retreat-style business case competition held June 26–28, 2026 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, hosted by Prosper Foundation in partnership with the Ivey Business School. Targeted at Canadian students in Grades 10–12, participants are placed on teams with students from other schools and compete using the renowned Ivey Case Method — the same framework used at one of Canada's top business schools. The experience goes beyond competition: Day 1 opens with a Whistler Village Welcome Social and a fireside chat, Day 2 features a Discovery Workshop, an intro to the Ivey Case Method, and The Explorer Challenge team-bonding activity, and Day 3 is the full case competition with Round 1, Round 2, and Finalist presentations, capped with a Business Simulation. How to Qualify: There are two paths in — automatic qualification for top-placing teams from other Prosper Foundation events (including top 12 at Prosper Vancouver 2026), or an external application with supplementary materials such as competition certificates, extracurricular involvement, or teacher recommendation letters. Spots are limited and applications are rolling.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit League is a Vancouver-based scholarship competition program connecting ambitious students with local business leaders. Founded by Legatis Executive Partners Inc., it pairs purpose-driven companies ("Industry Champions") with student competitors in industry-specific challenges. Top finalists are matched with a mentor from the sponsoring company for coaching and feedback before final winners are selected. Prize pools start at $1,000 total (1st: $500+, 2nd: $300+, 3rd: $200+) and can exceed those amounts. Current competitions span environmental biology, interior design, and entrepreneurship.