Co-operatives First – Team up on a Start-up Contest

ENTER TO WIN!

Co-operatives First is inviting entrepreneurs to share their ideas for a new co-operative by November 14, 2025, for a chance to win a comprehensive business start-up support package valued at $15,000. This expert support is designed to help collaborative ventures get off the ground and bring meaningful services to their communities.

For those unsure whether the co-operative model is the right fit, Co-operatives First offers the “Co-op Entrepreneur” modules within its Introduction to Co-operatives course. This free, self-directed online training provides an accessible overview of the co-op structure and guides emerging entrepreneurs through the process of turning early concepts into a well-organized business plan.

Entrepreneurs can enter the contest by submitting their co-op idea through the provided form for a chance to receive $15,000 in start-up support.

Option 1: Co-operatives First is launching the Team Up on a Start-up pitch contest. Pitch your idea for a co-operative business for a chance to win $15,000 in support for your co-op start-up!

Option 2: Teaming up on a start-up? Try collaborating as a co-operative! Co-operatives First's online course will give you the tools you need to take your co-op from an idea to an investment-ready business. Plus, pitch your idea for a chance to win $15,000 in business support for your co-op.

Option 3: To learn more about co-ops, check out Co-operatives First's Co-op Entrepreneurs online course. Plus, pitch your idea for a new co-op for a chance to win $15,000 in business start-up support.

To enter the contest or to learn click HERE