Norman Esch Entrepreneurship Award for Capstone Design
The Norman Esch Entrepreneurship Award provides a minimum of six awards, ranging in value from $5,000-$12,000 each, for student teams enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering's Fourth-Year Capstone Design Project. The awards are open to student teams from all departments within the Faculty of Engineering.
These awards are made possible by a generous donation from The Esch Foundation. The objective of the Esch Foundation is to support the development of students receiving training in the interdisciplinary applications of Engineering Sciences. The goals of the Esch Foundation include supporting creative and entrepreneurial students in the pursuit of research and development and its commercialization for the benefit of Canada.
How do I Apply?
Interested students must complete the intent to compete form.
Instructions for applying:
1. Open the online application form
2. Fill out the form (only one student per team needs to fill out the form)
3. Click the "Submit" button
The application deadline is February 2, 2025.
Your application will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Associate Director of the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business. More information will be provided once this initial review has been completed.
What are the judging criteria?
Selection of the outstanding design projects will normally take place following the departmental project symposiums held in mid-March. The winning teams will be determined by a panel of judges including faculty members from the Conrad School and other departments in the Faculty of Engineering. The projects will be assessed based on the degree of innovation and the merit of a business model/plan submission.
Only a selection of applicants will be invited to submit a business model/plan.
The award funds will be divided equally among the winning team members.
How do I find out more?
Review the Capstone Design website, or email Cristen Brown with any questions.