TELUS relaunched its #StandWithOwners contest on June 2, 2026, offering three Grand Prize awards of $125,000 each (in funding, technology and exposure, backed by Samsung, Scotiabank and Google), six Community Awards of $10,000 each, and a $25,000 People's Choice Award sponsored by Salesforce. Applications from Canadian small business owners close September 2, 2026, with winners announced October 1, 2026. TELUS has committed close to $7 million to the program since 2020.
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TELUS #StandWithOwners 2026 grants open: 3x$125K prizes, Sept 2 deadline
Why this matters for founders
Canadian founders running a live, revenue-generating business (sole proprietors included) can apply at telus.com/StandWithOwners before the September 2 deadline for non-dilutive cash plus tech and marketing exposure. Build a compelling growth story now and line up your network for the People's Choice vote.
Source: TELUS (official media release)
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