{"id":14385,"date":"2026-02-13T11:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooperathon.global\/reglements-cooperathon-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T13:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:17:01","slug":"rules-cooperathon-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cooperathon.global\/en\/rules-cooperathon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules Cooperathon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">THE COOPERATHON JOURNEY<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 2026 edition of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0offers participants a pathway to develop their entrepreneurial project: aspiring entrepreneurs\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(individuals or teams) with or without\u00a0an initial\u00a0idea before registering, and at most a conceptual prototype (see Exception in the \u201cEligibility\u201d section).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">DURATION OF THE COOPERATHON<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Cooperathon (hereinafter the \u201cCooperathon\u201d or the \u201cProgram\u201d) is powered by the Desjardins Caisse Network (hereinafter \u201cDesjardins\u201d) and runs from February 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM (EDT) to July 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EDT) in Canada (hereinafter the \u201cCooperathon Period\u201d).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">From February 9,\u00a02026\u00a0to April 26, 2026: Participant registration for the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0and team formation. During this period, the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0may hold optional information sessions, networking events, or team workshops in various locations. Participation in these activities is optional and does not affect participants\u2019 eligibility for the Program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">April 26, 2026: Deadline for participant registration and team creation for the Program (registration is done on the Global platform).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">From April 23, 2026 to May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (EDT): 1st part of the training and prototyping program;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">April 23, 2026:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">mandatory<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0meeting for project leaders<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">April 27, 2026: official launch conference<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">May 22, 2026 \u2013 12:00 PM. (EDT): Deadline to submit the application file to be selected for the second phase of the Program;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">May 29, 2026 \u2013 12:00 PM (EDT): Announcement of the teams selected for the second part of the Program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">From June 1 to June 30, 2026: 2nd part of the training journey with the selected teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 2 and 3, 2026: Pitch competition for the 3 challenges and separate competition for the \u201cUniversity Research Track,\u201d held virtually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:709}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 7, 2026: Pitch competition for the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a02026 Grand Prize.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:709}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 9, 2026: Announcement of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a02026 winners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ELIGIBILITY<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperathon\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0General Track\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">PRINCIPLE: The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0is open to all individuals who meet the following criteria:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of registration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aspiring entrepreneurs with or without an idea, in the pre-startup phase, and without a functional prototype at the time of registration for the Cooperathon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperathon\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0University\u00a0Research\u00a0Track\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">EXCEPTION<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A functional prototype\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">may be accepted as part of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0\u201cUniversity Research Track\u201d\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">if and only if<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the prototype meets\u00a0all of\u00a0the following criteria:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Quattrocento Sans\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Was developed as part of a university research program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Quattrocento Sans\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Has never undergone market analysis and has not been commercialized<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Quattrocento Sans\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does not have a solid or structured team ready to commit long-term to the project (it is not an \u201cemerging startup\u201d)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Quattrocento Sans\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whose intellectual property is not personally owned or commercially exploited by a professor or any other member of the research team (for example, through a company they control). Intellectual property owned by a university or shared as part of academic research is, however, accepted<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013&gt;\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">These criteria are cumulative<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The Cooperathon team reserves the right to refuse or remove a team that does not meet these criteria. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:362}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0following\u00a0are not\u00a0eligible\u00a0to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the Program\u202f:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Desjardins executives, jury\u00a0members\u00a0and the people with whom they\u00a0reside, mentors and the people with whom they\u00a0reside, as well as members of the Desjardins Startup and Innovation Ecosystem team and the people with whom they\u00a0reside.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">HOW TO PARTICIPATE\u202f:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0participate, eligible participants must<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit the Cooperathon website (<a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\/<\/a>) and click on the \u201cRegister\u201d button;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create their user profile and join the competition section on the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0collaboration platform, called\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00ab\u00a0Global\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.global\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cooperathon.global<\/a>\/);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confirm that they have read and accepted the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a02026 rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0previous\u00a0steps allow participation in the\u00a0Cooperathon\u2019s\u00a0training and mentorship Program. During this period, the teams will advance their business idea and their entrepreneurial project<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u00a0is\u00a0not\u00a0mandatory\u00a0for participants to\u00a0be\u00a0part of a\u00a0team\u00a0at the time of registration.\u00a0However,\u00a0you\u00a0will\u00a0need\u00a0to\u00a0form\u00a0or\u00a0join\u00a0a\u00a0team\u00a0to\u00a0work\u00a0on an\u00a0idea\u00a0or\u00a0project\u00a0throughout\u00a0the training and\u00a0mentorship\u00a0program,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">no\u00a0later\u00a0than\u00a0May 21, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participation in the\u00a0Competition\u00a0Phase of the Program<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0participate\u00a0in the\u00a0competition\u00a0phase of the program:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0team\u00a0must\u00a0submit\u00a0an application file\u00a0that\u00a0includes\u00a0a description of:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">a\u00a0problem\u00a0statement,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0proposed\u00a0solution,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0team,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0link\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0Sustainable\u00a0Development\u00a0Goals\u00a0(hereinafter\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0ODD\u00a0\u00bb)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0expected\u00a0impact, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">a\u00a0video\u00a0of a maximum of 3 minutes\u00a0presenting\u00a0the prototype (conceptual\u00a0or\u00a0functional)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0team\u00a0must\u00a0consist\u00a0of a minimum of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2\u00a0members\u00a0and a maximum of 7\u00a0members.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">PROCESS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registration will open no later than<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0February 9,\u00a02026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on the website\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0Each person registered for the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0must create their user profile on the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0collaboration platform, called \u201cGlobal.\u201d\u00a0The registration period will end on\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EDT)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for participants in the program track.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teams must work on a problem statement that addresses at least one of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">the three sectoral challenges<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">A team may respond\u00a0to only one\u00a0challenge. Partners may be involved in these challenges to support teams during development. Their involvement and names will be revealed gradually as they commit, and no later than April 26, 2026.)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the time of\u00a0submitting\u00a0the application file, the\u00a0team\u00a0must\u00a0choose\u00a0the\u00a0sectoral\u00a0challenge\u00a0that\u00a0their\u00a0project\u00a0addresses.\u00a0It\u00a0is\u00a0the\u00a0team\u2019s\u00a0responsibility\u00a0to\u00a0ensure\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0project\u00a0meets\u00a0all\u00a0eligibility\u00a0criteria\u00a0for\u00a0that\u00a0challenge.\u00a0The program\u00a0Program\u00a0team\u00a0reserves\u00a0the right to place the\u00a0project\u00a0in a\u00a0different\u00a0category\u00a0than\u00a0the one\u00a0chosen\u00a0by the\u00a0team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Program\u2019s\u00a0selection\u00a0committee\u00a0will\u00a0select a\u00a0cohort\u00a0of\u00a0teams\u00a0to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the second phase of the Program,\u00a0within\u00a0one of the\u00a0three\u00a0challenges (People, Planet,\u00a0Prosperity) and\u00a0within\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cUniversity Research Track\u201d <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0number\u00a0of\u00a0teams\u00a0selected\u00a0per challenge and per\u00a0track\u00a0will\u00a0depend\u00a0on the\u00a0quality, relevance, and\u00a0diversity\u00a0of the applications\u00a0received. The Program\u00a0aims\u00a0to select\u00a0approximately\u00a0fifty\u00a0(50)\u00a0teams\u00a0in total\u00a0across\u00a0all challenges and\u00a0tracks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">From\u00a0April 27, 2026 to May 26, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the first part of the Program track will take place. Individuals and teams\u2014with or without an idea and, at most, a conceptual prototype\u2014work on a problem statement and propose a solution in the form of a prototype\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">(Exception :\u00a0see\u00a0the\u00a0\u201cELIGIBILITY\u00a0\u201d\u00a0section\u00a0above)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Highly recommended\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">workshops<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will be offered throughout the entire Cooperathon training program to support participants in developing their idea or project and preparing the prototype of their solution, which will be presented in the application file. These teams will have access to subject matter experts during this first part of the track. Even though participation in these workshops is not mandatory, at least one team member must attend the workshops of the first phase for the team to gain access to the second phase.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Participation in all workshops does not guarantee that a team will be selected, as projects will still be under evaluation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0The deadline to\u00a0submit\u00a0the application file\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">May 22, 2026 before 12\u202f:00 PM (EDT).<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The program\u00a0team\u00a0will\u00a0review\u00a0the\u00a0submitted\u00a0applications and select a\u00a0cohort\u00a0of\u00a0teams\u00a0for the second phase of the\u00a0track\u00a0of the\u00a0three\u00a0challenges (People, Planet,\u00a0Prosperity), as\u00a0well\u00a0as the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cUniversity Research Track.\u201d\u00a0Selection\u00a0will be based on the quality, relevance, feasibility, and impact of the proposed projects. The number of teams\u00a0selected per challenge and per track may vary.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0teams\u00a0selected\u00a0will:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be\u00a0invited\u00a0to continue to the second phase of the\u00a0track\u00a0(from\u00a0June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">They\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0invited\u00a0to pitch in front of a jury\u00a0corresponding\u00a0to the challenge or\u00a0track\u00a0for\u00a0which\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0was\u00a0selected,\u00a0during\u00a0the\u00a0competition\u00a0that\u00a0will\u00a0take\u00a0place\u00a0on July 2 and 3, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be\u00a0notified\u00a0no\u00a0later\u00a0than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">May 29, 2026 at 5\u202f:00 PM (EDT)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that\u00a0they\u00a0may\u00a0continue to the second part of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0track.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">For each challenge, the jury will\u00a0determine\u00a0the winning team (1st place).<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Each winning team will be awarded a prize of\u00a0a minimum of $10,000.\u00a0At the discretion of certain partners, some of the cash prizes or complementary services may be increased depending on the challenge. This means that the monetary value of the prizes may vary from one challenge to\u00a0another, but\u00a0will always be at least $10,000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applications must be\u00a0submitted\u00a0online using the designated form, which will be available on the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0collaborative platform<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submission of the application file for the first phase of the track will be done online and will be possible starting\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">May 21,\u00a02025\u00a0at 11:59 AM (EDT).<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The deadline to\u00a0submit\u00a0the application file is May 22,\u00a02026\u00a0at 12:00 PM (EDT).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Each\u00a0application file must\u00a0include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0written\u00a0description of:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0problem\u00a0statement,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0solution (value proposition)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0team<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0impact\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0link\u00a0with\u00a0at least one of the\u00a0SDGs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0prototype (conceptual\u00a0or\u00a0functional).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0video\u00a0showing\u00a0the\u00a0developed\u00a0prototype.\u00a0This\u00a0video\u00a0must\u00a0be\u00a0a maximum of 3 minutes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">After evaluating the submitted application files, the selected teams will be invited to continue to the second phase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The second part of the track for the selected teams begins on June 1,\u00a02026\u00a0and ends on June 30, 2026.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">THE 3 COOPERATHON CHALLENGES\u202f: PITCH &amp; ANNOUNCEMENT\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The pitch competition for the 3 challenges will take place on\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 2 and 3, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">All teams in the track are invited to pitch in front of a jury (composed of members from innovation ecosystems and experts in Canada, or executives from the various partners).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:357,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Program\u00a0organizing\u00a0team\u00a0reserves\u00a0the right to\u00a0add\u00a0additional\u00a0\u00ab\u202fpitch\u202f\u00bb\u00a0categories\u00a0based\u00a0on the nature,\u00a0quality, and\u00a0diversity\u00a0of the applications\u00a0received.\u00a0These\u00a0additional\u00a0categories\u00a0may\u00a0include, for\u00a0example,\u00a0prizes\u00a0such\u00a0as\u202f: Best Impact, Most\u00a0Promising\u00a0AI-Driven Solution, Best Low-Tech Innovation. The\u00a0creation\u00a0of\u00a0these\u00a0categories\u00a0is\u00a0at the sole\u00a0discretion\u00a0of the Program\u00a0organizing\u00a0team\u00a0and\u00a0does\u00a0not alter the\u00a0eligibility\u00a0criteria\u00a0of the challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:357,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0selected\u00a0teams\u00a0will\u00a0present\u00a0their\u00a0project\u00a0(virtually) over a total duration of 12 minutes,\u00a0broken\u00a0down as\u00a0follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:357,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 minute to connect to the videoconference link,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">4 minutes\u00a0to pitch\u00a0their\u00a0project\u00a0live\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">7 minutes\u00a0for\u00a0judges\u2019 questions and the\u00a0team\u2019s\u00a0responses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If a team is unable to present live for exceptional reasons, it may submit a prerecorded video of its pitch\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BEFORE June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM (EDT)<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In such a case, and to ensure fairness among participants, prerecorded presentations will\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">not<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0be followed by a live Q&amp;A period<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This measure has been implemented to mitigate potential performance advantages associated with prerecording and to preserve fairness in the evaluation process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Each\u00a0jury for the 3 challenges\u00a0will\u00a0determine\u00a0the top 2\u00a0teams\u202f: the\u00a0team\u00a0that\u00a0won the challenge, and the\u00a0team\u00a0that\u00a0finished\u00a0in\u00a0second place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:357,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The top 2\u00a0teams\u00a0from\u00a0each\u00a0challenge\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0invited\u00a0to pitch for the 2026\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prize.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:357,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since a prize is awarded for the &#8220;University Research Track&#8221;, a dedicated jury will determine the two best teams for this track, including the winning team and second-place team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:357,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The winning team for each challenge will be announced during a special event in the week of July 6, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:363,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The evaluation grid that will be used to assess the projects during the competition phase will be published on\u00a0the \u201cGlobal\u201d platform\u00a0starting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fJune 4,\u00a02026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:363,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the\u00a0winning\u00a0teams\u00a0of\u00a0each\u00a0challenge, the cash\u00a0prize\u00a0(which\u00a0may\u00a0include\u00a0additional\u00a0services)\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0directly\u00a0to the\u00a0winning\u00a0team\u00a0by Desjardins or\u00a0its\u00a0partners.\u00a0Payment\u00a0of the\u00a0prize\u00a0must\u00a0be\u00a0made\u00a0within\u00a030 business\u00a0days\u00a0after\u00a0receiving\u00a0the\u00a0banking\u00a0information of all\u00a0members\u00a0of the\u00a0winning\u00a0team.\u00a0The\u00a0amount\u00a0of\u00a0each\u00a0prize\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0distributed\u00a0equally\u00a0among\u00a0the\u00a0members\u00a0of the\u00a0winning\u00a0team, as\u00a0listed\u00a0in the\u00a0team\u00a0roster\u00a0submitted\u00a0with\u00a0the application file,\u00a0unless\u00a0all\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0provide\u00a0written\u00a0consent for the full\u00a0amount\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0paid\u00a0to a\u00a0legally\u00a0incorporated\u00a0entity\u00a0(.INC,\u00a0nonprofit, or\u00a0cooperative).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:363,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ach member of the teams winning theCooperathon\u00a0Grand Prizes agrees to sign a declaration and liability waiver prior to receiving the prize.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:3,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">COOPERATHON GRAND PRIZES\u202f: PITCH &amp; ANNOUCEMENT\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559731&quot;:3}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">On\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 7, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in the morning, the top 2 teams selected in each challenge will be invited, virtually, to present their project over a total period of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">12 minutes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, consisting of:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a01 minute to\u00a0connect\u00a0to the\u00a0video\u00a0conference\u00a0link, 4 minutes to pitch\u00a0their\u00a0project\u00a0live, 7 minutes for\u00a0judges\u2019 questions and\u00a0answers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If a team cannot pitch live for exceptional reasons, it may\u00a0submit\u00a0a prerecorded video of its pitch<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0BEFORE June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM (EDT)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0In such cases, no live Q&amp;A will take place to ensure fairness among participating teams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The jury members for the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand Prizes are recognized experts from the Quebec and Canadian startup ecosystem and from the program\u2019s various partners<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Their\u00a0selection\u00a0is the responsibility of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0organizing team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">All judges are bilingual, allowing participants to choose whether they present in French or English<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0selection\u00a0of the Grand\u00a0Prize\u00a0winners\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0based\u00a0on\u202f: the live\u00a0presentation, the Q&amp;A\u00a0period, and\u00a0the application file\u00a0submitted\u00a0for the\u00a0competition.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0common\u00a0evaluation\u00a0grid,\u00a0used\u00a0for all\u00a0projects,\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0applied\u00a0by the\u00a0juries\u00a0to score\u00a0each\u00a0team. It\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0available\u00a0no\u00a0later\u00a0than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">June 4, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, on the website\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cooperathon.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The winning team of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand Prize will be announced during a special event in the week of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 6, 2026<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The cash\u00a0award\u00a0for the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prize\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0given\u00a0by Desjardins (or\u00a0designated\u00a0partner) to the\u00a0winning\u00a0team\u00a0within\u00a030 business\u00a0days\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">after\u00a0receiving\u00a0the\u00a0banking\u00a0information<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0of all\u00a0team\u00a0members. The\u00a0prize\u00a0amount\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0distributed\u00a0equally\u00a0among\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0members, as\u00a0listed\u00a0in the\u00a0team\u00a0roster,\u00a0unless\u00a0all\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0provide\u00a0written\u00a0consent for the\u00a0entire\u00a0amount\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0paid\u00a0to a\u00a0legally\u00a0incorporated\u00a0entity\u00a0(.INC,\u00a0nonprofit, or\u00a0cooperative)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Each member of the teams winning the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand Prizes agrees to sign a declaration and liability waiver form prior to receiving the prize.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">COOPERATHON 2026\u00a0PRIZES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prizes\u00a0Awarded\u00a0by Challenge<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The amount of the prize awarded to the winning team for each challenge is a minimum of $10,000. A challenge partner may increase this amount with additional cash or in kind contributions (e.g., free workspace, expert time, etc.).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperathon \u00ab\u202fKudos\u202f\u00bb Prize <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0team selects the team that stood out the most during the program through its commitment, motivation, and adherence to the process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The amount of the prize is $5,000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additional\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Prizes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Program team may award\u00a0additional\u00a0prizes based on the quantity, quality, and type of applications received during the project submission period, which ends on\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">May 22, 2026<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These\u00a0additional\u00a0prizes will be\u00a0determined\u00a0between May 22,\u00a02026\u00a0and May 29, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On May 29, 2026, the Program\u00a0team\u00a0will\u00a0announce\u202f: the\u00a0categories\u00a0of\u00a0additional\u00a0prizes, the\u00a0selected\u00a0teams, and the\u00a0prize\u00a0amounts\u00a0associated\u00a0with\u00a0each\u00a0category.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The creation of\u00a0additional\u00a0prizes\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">does not replace or reduce<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the prizes awarded for the main challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperathon\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prize<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand Prize is valued at $40,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A team may win more than one of these prizes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All\u00a0prizes\u00a0are\u00a0listed\u00a0on the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0website\u202f:\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/cooperathon.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0team reserves the right, in exceptional circumstances, to\u00a0modify, combine, or not award a challenge or prize, depending on the quality or number of eligible applications received.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EVALUATION\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0evaluation\u00a0criteria\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0communivated\u00a0to participants\u00a0after\u00a0they\u00a0register\u00a0for the\u00a0competition. The\u00a0project\u00a0evaluation\u00a0criteria\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0available\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">June 4, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, at the start of the second part of the training\u00a0track.\u00a0These\u00a0criteria\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0used\u00a0by the\u00a0judges\u00a0to\u00a0evaluate:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0competition\u00a0for the 3 challenges\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(on July 2 and 3, 2026)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0competition\u00a0for the \u00ab\u202fUniversity\u00a0Research\u00a0Track\u202f\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(on July 3, 2026)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0competition\u00a0for the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prize\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(on July 7, 2026)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Special prizes that are awarded may use\u00a0additional\u00a0criteria to select the winning team. These\u00a0additional\u00a0criteria will be communicated publicly to eligible participants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">GENERAL\u00a0CONDITIONS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conditions\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0declared\u00a0the\u00a0winning\u00a0team\u00a0of the\u00a0Cooperathon<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0be\u00a0declared\u00a0the winner of the challenge<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the selected winning team must meet the following conditions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confirm that it meets the eligibility requirements and the other conditions of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0rules<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">On July 2 and\/or 3, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pitch\u00a0virtually in\u00a0front of the jury or, in exceptional circumstances, have sent the video of your pitch to the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0team\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BEFORE June 30, 2026, at 12\u202f:00 PM (EDT). <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This video will be broadcast during the pitch session. There will be no Q&amp;A period for teams that\u00a0submitted\u00a0a prerecorded video<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be selected by the jury as the winning team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be present at the award ceremony. If attendance is not possible, the winning team must\u00a0comply with\u00a0certain conditions that will be communicated by the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">If any of the above conditions or any other condition mentioned in these rules is not met, the selected team will be disqualified and, at the discretion of the organizers, the prize will be cancelled or awarded to another team\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0these participation rules. The same conditions will then apply with the necessary adjustments, if applicable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conditions\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0declared\u00a0the\u00a0winning\u00a0team\u00a0of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prize<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0be\u00a0declared\u00a0the winner of a\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prize\u00a0for the\u00a0General Track,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0selected\u00a0winning\u00a0team\u00a0must\u00a0meet\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0conditions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confirm\u00a0that\u00a0it\u00a0meets\u00a0the\u00a0eligibility\u00a0requirements\u00a0and all\u00a0other\u00a0conditions set out in\u00a0these\u00a0rules; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">On July 7,\u00a02026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (if your team is selected for the 2026 Cooperathon Grand Prize):\u00a0\u00a0pitch virtually in front of the jury\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">or<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0have sent the\u00a0video\u00a0of\u00a0your\u00a0pitch to the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0team\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BEFORE June 30, 2026, at 12\u202f:00 PM (EDT). <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This\u00a0video\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0broadcast\u00a0during\u00a0the pitch session. The\u00a0team\u2019s\u00a0(virtual)\u00a0presence\u00a0is\u00a0mandatory\u00a0for the Q&amp;A\u00a0period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be\u00a0selected\u00a0by the jury as the\u00a0winning\u00a0team;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be\u00a0present\u00a0at the\u00a0award\u00a0ceremony. If the\u00a0team\u00a0is\u00a0unable\u00a0to attend, the\u00a0winning\u00a0team\u00a0must\u00a0comply\u00a0with\u00a0certain conditions\u00a0that\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0communicated\u00a0to\u00a0them\u00a0by the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">If any of the above conditions, or any other condition set out in these rules, is not met, the selected team will be disqualified and, at the discretion of the organizers, the prize will either be cancelled or awarded to another team in accordance with these participation rules. The same conditions will then apply with any necessary adjustments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teams\u00a0participating\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00ab\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">University\u00a0Research\u00a0Track\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00bb\u00a0challenge are\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">not\u00a0eligible<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to\u00a0win\u00a0the Grand\u00a0Prize\u00a0for the\u00a0\u00abGeneral\u00a0Track\u00bb.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The winner of the Grand\u00a0Prize\u00a0for the\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0University\u00a0Research\u00a0Track\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0is\u00a0subject\u00a0to the\u00a0same\u00a0conditions,\u00a0except\u00a0that\u00a0they\u00a0apply\u00a0only\u00a0to\u00a0teams\u00a0in the\u00a0\u00ab\u00a0University\u00a0Research\u00a0Track\u00a0\u00bb.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awarding\u00a0the\u00a0Prize<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the selected participant refuses to accept their prize, Desjardins and its partners will be released from any obligation regarding the awarding of this prize and may, at their discretion, cancel the prize or re-award it in the manner described in paragraph (1) of the General Conditions. The prize will be awarded to the team according to a mechanism defined between the winners and the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0organization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:354,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559991&quot;:357}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Verification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">All entries and all Declaration Forms may be subject to verification by Desjardins. Any that are incomplete, inaccurate, illegible, mechanically reproduced, damaged, fraudulent,\u00a0submitted\u00a0or transmitted late,\u00a0containing\u00a0an invalid telephone number, or otherwise non-compliant may be rejected and will not entitle the participant to the prize<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disqualification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Any person\u00a0participating\u00a0in the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0or\u00a0attempting\u00a0to participate by any means contrary to these rules and unfair to other participants (for example: computer hacking, failure to\u00a0disclose\u00a0prior intellectual property) will be automatically disqualified and may be referred to the competent judicial authorities. Likewise, projects that have not\u00a0complied with\u00a0the pre-incubation (prototyping) status requirements for teams will be disqualified<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intellectual\u00a0Property<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Subject to what is provided in paragraph 6(c), participants agree that the intellectual property of the prototype and of the presentation of solutions during the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0belongs to the entire team. It is the responsibility of the teams to\u00a0determine\u00a0how this intellectual property will be shared and to ensure confidentiality when necessary<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. \u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the team uses preexisting and\/or\u00a0thirdparty\u00a0intellectual property elements, the team must ensure that it has obtained all necessary rights before using them within the\u00a0Cooperathon. Participants who are employees of an organization and wish to use intellectual property arising from their work must first ensure with their employer that their participation and the use of these elements are authorized<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teams participating in the \u201cUniversity Research Track\u201d acknowledge that their project may be governed by the intellectual property policies of their respective educational institution. It is the responsibility of each team to ensure that these policies are respected, where applicable. If participants within the same team are subject to different intellectual property policies due to the institution they belong to, it is entirely their responsibility to comply with each of them. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u00a0is\u00a0also\u00a0the sole\u00a0responsibility\u00a0of participants to\u00a0ensure\u00a0that\u00a0they\u00a0are\u00a0authorized\u00a0to\u00a0disclose\u00a0the\u00a0information\u00a0they\u00a0present\u00a0during\u00a0the\u00a0competition,\u00a0including\u00a0during\u00a0the final pitch,\u00a0which\u00a0takes\u00a0place in front of an audience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">By\u00a0participating\u00a0in the\u00a0Cooperathon, all participants agree to\u00a0maintain\u00a0the confidentiality of any\u00a0nonpublic\u00a0information, ideas, or material (\u201cConfidential Information\u201d) presented by other participants as part of the Program. Participants may not\u00a0disclose, use, or exploit this Confidential Information for any purpose\u00a0whether internal or external to the Program\u00a0without the prior approval of the participants who originally\u00a0disclosed\u00a0the information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This obligation\u00a0remains\u00a0in effect even after the end of the Program. Respecting the intellectual property of other participants is mandatory. Any violation of this clause may result in disqualification by the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0organizing team. Any legal action or recourse resulting from such a violation will be entirely the responsibility and at the expense of the party that\u00a0disclosed\u00a0the information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0organizing team, the Program, as well as Desjardins and its partners cannot be held responsible, under any circumstances, for disputes or legal proceedings between participants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">That said, the participants agree that all information disclosed during the final stage of the competition, namely during the final pitch, will no longer be considered confidential, given that the final pitch is presented in front of an audience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program Conduct<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Any attempt to sabotage the legitimate operation of the program may\u00a0constitute\u00a0a violation of civil and criminal laws. If such attempts are made, Desjardins reserves the right to reject the participant\u2019s entries and to seek remedies as\u00a0permitted\u00a0by law<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Acceptance of\u00a0Prizes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The prizes must be accepted as described on the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0website and may not, under any circumstances, be transferred in whole or in part to another team, replaced with another prize, or exchanged for cash, unless otherwise decided at the sole discretion of the organizers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Survey<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finalist and\/or winning participants agree to take part in surveys and interviews\u00a0in order to\u00a0inform Desjardins about the progress and development of their project<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Being an Ambassador for the Cooperathon Program<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0winners and alumni in general agree to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promote and convey a positive image of the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0and Desjardins,\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0all guidelines provided by the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0representative<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Obtain Desjardins\u2019 consent before making any announcement or statement\u00a0regarding\u00a0their participation in the\u00a0Cooperathon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agree to obtain Desjardins\u2019 consent before making any announcement or statement regarding your participation in the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0(including on your website or in your marketing materials), and agree to delete or modify any such announcement or statement upon request, including any requests related to the use of Desjardins\u2019 trademarks on the Internet or in your marketing materials<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Display the Cooperathon logo on their website (with Desjardins\u2019 consent), with a hyperlink to cooperathon.ca, for at least 12 months from the date their prize is awarded<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Publish (with Desjardins\u2019 consent) at least one positive social media post about their experience and their prize (if applicable) within 6 months following the end of the\u00a0Cooperathon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communication\u00a0with\u00a0Participants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">No commercial or other communication unrelated to the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0will be sent to a participant unless they have explicitly consented to it. All communication or correspondence will be conducted solely within the scope of this program and\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0these rules,\u00a0initiated\u00a0by Desjardins or its partners, or for the purpose of obtaining the eligible participant\u2019s consent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Limitation of Liability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awarding\u00a0of the\u00a0Prize<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Desjardins reserves the right to\u00a0modify\u00a0the prize amounts or the prize distribution structure if unforeseen circumstances arise,\u00a0provided that\u00a0participants are informed in advance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use of the\u00a0Prize<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The winner releases Desjardins from any liability for damages that may result from their participation in the competition, or from the acceptance and use of the prize. The winner acknowledges that from the moment they receive the prize or the letter confirming their prize, the fulfillment of the obligations related to the prize becomes the sole and exclusive responsibility of the various product and service providers. The winner agrees to sign a declaration and liability release form to this effect. The winner recognizes that the only applicable warranty for the prize is the standard warranty offered by the provider<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Force\u00a0Majeure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Desjardins assumes no liability of any kind in situations where its inability to act results from circumstances beyond its control, including strikes, lockouts, or any other labor dispute within the facilities of organizations or companies whose services are used for the administration of this program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participation\u00a0in the\u00a0Cooperathon<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Desjardins\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">is not responsible for lost entries, any failure,\u00a0regardless of the cause,\u00a0of the website during the program period, or any damage caused to a participant\u2019s computer or mobile device. By\u00a0participating\u00a0or attempting to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the\u00a0Cooperathon, each person releases Desjardins from all liability and any damages they may suffer\u00a0as a result of\u00a0their participation or attempted participation in the program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other\u00a0participants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u202f\u202fDesjardins\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">assumes no liability of any kind\u00a0with regard to\u00a0the behavior of other\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0participants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program Modification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Desjardins <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend this program, in whole or in part, in the event that an incident or human intervention occurs that could alter or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the program as set out in these rules; no liability may be attributed to Desjardins in such circumstances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">End of the Participation in the Program<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the event that, for any reason whatsoever, participation in the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0must end, in whole or in part, before the end date provided in these rules, the prize awarding may be carried out, at Desjardins\u2019 discretion, among the entries duly registered and received up to the date of the event that ended participation in the competition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">By registering, each participant authorizes Desjardins to use, if necessary, their name, photographs, images, voice, placeofresidence information, as well as statements regarding the prize, if part of a winning team, for advertising purposes, without any form of remuneration or compensation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If any paragraph of these rules is declared or\u00a0deemed\u00a0illegal, unenforceable, or null by a competent court, that paragraph will be considered null; however, all other paragraphs not affected will continue to\u00a0apply to the fullest extent\u00a0permitted\u00a0by law<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">These rules are available on the website\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cooperathon.ca<\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and on the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0collaboration platform called \u201cGlobal\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cooperathon.global\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/cooperathon.global\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">);<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the event of\u00a0a discrepancy between the French and English versions of the rules, the French version shall prevail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0is\u00a0subject\u00a0to all applicable\u00a0laws.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Information<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">By\u00a0participating\u00a0in the\u00a0Cooperathon, you authorize Desjardins and its partners to collect, use, and\u00a0disclose\u00a0personal information about you for the purpose of administering the program and awarding prizes,\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0applicable regulations and its Privacy Policy available at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desjardins.com\/ca\/privacy\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.desjardins.com\/privacy-policy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0By accepting a prize, and subject to their consent, each winner authorizes Desjardins and its partners to collect, use, distribute, and share, as needed, their name, place of residence (city, province), statements regarding the prize, photograph, image, voice, or any other representations and recordings in which the participant appears as part of the program, for advertising or promotional purposes, on any medium or platform (e.g., Desjardins\u2019 website, Facebook pages, etc.), without any remuneration or compensation of any kind.\u00a0The winner assigns the rights to use and reproduce, in whole or in part, the visual content captured by Desjardins and its partners for the purposes of the program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Decisions. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Any person\u00a0participating\u00a0in the\u00a0Cooperathon\u00a0agrees to\u00a0comply with\u00a0these rules and with the final and binding decisions of the organizers who administer the\u00a0Cooperathon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16645114}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note\u202f: This document has been translated from French to English. 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