Desjardins Cooperathon
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
An open innovation competition with a $100,000 total prize pool for teams developing projects that address societal challenges in People, Planet or Prosperity; not a direct grant.
Eligibility Requirements
- Teams with promising, innovative projects
- Projects must address a major societal challenge
- Must fall within one of three areas: People, the Planet, or Prosperity
- Open to participants across Canada
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $40,000 (Grand Prize); individual prizes range from $5,000 to $40,000.
- Type
- Award
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- 2026 edition concluded July 9, 2026; future edition dates not yet announced
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win Desjardins Cooperathon
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 4-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThis is a competition, not a grant; tailor your pitch to one of the People, Planet or Prosperity tracks and expect to compete against teams from across Canada.
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application steps not yet documented.
Required Documents 4
Deadline Notes
Annual. The 10th edition concluded with a finals gala on July 9, 2026; the 2027 edition has been signalled but dates are not yet announced. Watch Desjardins Business channels for the next intake.
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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