RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards 2026

The RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards 2026 offers eight awards of $10,000 each to diverse, young, aspiring entrepreneurs from across Canada. The program supports pre-launch or part-time/start-up businesses and requires participation in the Rock My Business Plan and Rock My Cash Flow workshops. Winners receive prize money to help kickstart their startup, with additional opportunities provided through the associated workshops.

Prize money of $10,000 per winner; participation in required workshops (Rock My Business Plan and Rock My Cash Flow).

Applicants must be between 18 and 39 years old, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, have completed both the Rock My Business Plan and Rock My Cash Flow workshops between July 7, 2025 and May 28, 2026, and submit the required templates by June 14, 2026. Ineligible include those operating a full-time business prior to July 1, 2025 and businesses in specified restricted sectors.