Tuesday, January 27, 2026
MBET teams shine at the 2026 BMO Apex Startup Challenge
Five Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) teams from the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business had a strong showing at the 2026 BMO Apex Startup Challenge, with three advancing to the graduate finals.
CELLECT Laboratories Inc. earned second place in the graduate track and first place in the elevator pitch competition, while Jtcipher secured third place.
The results highlight the impact of MBET ventures and the program’s emphasis on venture creation, pitching excellence and experiential learning.