We are pleased to announce the 2026 Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge Regional Champions. This community-focused challenge empowers teams to develop projects that impact and improve livelihoods in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable way.
“Desjardins is proud to support Enactus and young, ambitious Canadians who want to make a difference. It’s impressive to see young leaders pursuing social entrepreneurship that also drives innovation—in Canada and beyond. Congratulations to all the teams and best of luck to the finalists at the nationals in May,” said Jean-Yves Bourgeois, Executive Vice-President of Business Services at Desjardins.
In addition to recognition, teams also receive funding to further their projects and social ventures: Champions – $1,500, Runners-Up – $1,000, Second Runners-Up – $500.
League champions from each region will represent their schools in the final round of competition in Montreal at the Enactus Canada National Exposition from May 6-8.
Regional Exposition Results:
Atlantic Canada Results:
League A
Champion:
Acadia University
Project: Resilient Youth
Runner-Up:
Nova Scotia Community College – Truro
Projects: Wednesday Night Dinner/Community Dinner
Second Runner-Up:
St. Francis Xavier University
Project: Foundation of the Future
League B
Champion:
University of Prince Edward Island
Project: LimbRise
Runner-Up:
Nova Scotia Community College – Ivany
Project: The FAIR Market
Second Runner-Up:
Saint Mary’s University
Projects: Being There and Options Online
Central Canada Results:
League A
Champion:
University of Guelph
Project: ReduX
Champion:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Project: Sapphire
Second Runner-Up:
Humber Polytechnic
Projects: Flourish and HIVE
League B
Champion:
St. Clair College
Project: Sparkerz
Runner-Up:
University of Ottawa
Project: Nupacko
Second Runner-Up:
York University
Project: LiftAID
League C
Champion:
University of Windsor
Project: REEDify
Runner-Up:
University of Toronto – Mississauga
Project: Squirl Signs
Second Runner-Up:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Project: Project BITS
Western Canada Results:
League A
Champion:
Capilano University
Project: Square One
Runner-Up:
University of Regina
Project: Elevate XP
Second Runner-Up:
University of Calgary
Project: Wealth Path
League B
Champion:
Simon Fraser University
Project: Unify
Runner-Up:
Okanagan College
Project: Gotta Lotta Terracotta
Second Runner-Up:
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Projects: Ennovate and Enspire
Thank you to Desjardins for their continued support of Enactus team projects and programs.
