Made it in Canada

Canada's biggest small business contest is back, and we’re looking for owners who have Made it in Canada.

Apply for a chance to win $200,000 in funding, technology and exposure to help your business thrive.
Portraits of three 2024 winners: Karen Danudaja owner of Blume, Jill & Craig Sheridan owners of Legends Haul, and Zechariah Thomas owner of Swift Hockey

We’re awarding 35 Canadian businesses

5 grand prize winners receive

$200,000

in funding, technology and exposure

15 winners receive

$20,000

in funding and technology

Another 15 owners will receive exposure for their business.

Applications are open, don’t miss out

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June 3, 2025

Application period begins

September 3, 2025

Application period closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT

October 21, 2025

Winners will be announced and celebrated

2024 Winners, Thierry Lindor & Sean Muir owners of Happly Ai, sitting in a contemporary office space with a tablet. Overlaid text says 'Made it in Canada' with a maple leaf.

What we’re looking for

Business owners are innovators

Demonstrate how you’ve adapted to stand out from your peers and grow your business.

Business owners value their network

Share how your team, whether employees, mentors, volunteers, family, friends or other support networks help contribute to your success.

Business owners give back

Show how your business makes its community more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Gigi Gill, co-owner, ZoRaw Chocolates leaning against a wall holding a tablet overlaid with the word “Innovation”.
Zack Eberwein, owner, Stoko, looking at product designs overlaid with the word “Teamwork”.
Dr. Dina Kulik, owner, Kidcrew Medical, in her office overlaid with the word “Social purpose”.

Our commitment

Since 2020, we’ve committed over $6 million to #StandWithOwners, providing funding, technology and exposure to help owners thrive in a digital world.
6M $

Wondering if your business is eligible?

We’re looking for a broad selection of businesses across all sizes, stages, industries and communities across Canada.
If you’re a Canadian business owner, we want to hear from you!

I just recently started my business, can I apply?

Yes, you’re eligible to apply. Businesses just starting are eligible to apply, as long as they are currently up and running at the time of application.

I’m a sole proprietor. Am I eligible?

As long as your business is an established business and generating revenue, sole proprietors are considered eligible to apply. Please list your employee size as 1.

Are non-profits eligible to apply?

Yes, not-for-profits, registered charities, and social enterprises are considered eligible to apply. To be eligible, you must operate within Canada and primarily serve Canadian communities through innovative, grassroots programs that address pressing local challenges.
2024 Winner, Karen Danudjaja owner of Blume, sitting at a desk with two monitors and plants. Overlaid text says 'Made it in Canada' with a maple leaf.

Get started with your application

Looking for inspiration? Follow
TELUS Business
on your favourite social media platform for application tips from previous winners, along with other helpful content.

Application tips

Share with us your business story, what inspired you to start and let your passion shine through! Check out our
application tips
for more guidance.

Review process

Each application is reviewed by an internal TELUS panel, including executives from across the organization.

Winners announcement

Winners will be notified in early October and announced here and on social media on October 21, 2025.

They Made it in Canada

You could be next.

 Portraits of three 2024 #StandWithOwners winners

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