DMZ is a startup ecosystem and incubator equipping the next generation of leading tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch, and scale highly impactful startups. This year, DMZ presents Basecamp Sprint, is a high-velocity 4-week program for university students to participate in Toronto Tech Week, a new annual Toronto event launching this June and pitch for a chance to win up to $2000 in travel grants. Basecamp Sprint is followed by Basecamp Voyage, an 8-week deep dive program for high school and university students, emphasizing ideation, development, and a culminating pitch competition for $50,000 in grants, with a first place prize of $20,000.
Key Program Details:
- Dates: Hybrid program from June to August 2025
- Location: 3 days in-person at the DMZ’s downtown Toronto office and 2 days remotely
What’s Included:
- Opportunity to create tech solutions to address social or economic gaps
- Interactive workshops and personalized mentorship to help build a startup
- 1:1 mentoring with DMZ staff, alumni, and industry mentors
- Chance to pitch your startup for one of four grant prizes, totaling $50,000
- The opportunity to attend Toronto Tech week and pitch for a chance to win up to $2000 in travel grants
For more details, please visit the Basecamp website. Spots are limited and are filling up fast, and students can apply on our Portal ASAP and no later than May 11th.