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We back obsessive, mission-driven founders tackling hard problems with market-defining potential.

Your Story, Team & Vision

What problem are you solving, who needs your solution, and what evidence do you have that they need it?(Required)

What insight do you have that others don’t, and why is this the right time to solve this problem?(Required)

What are you building, what’s innovative about it, and how is it different from existing options?(Required)

How big is the opportunity, and what impact could your solution have in 10 years?(Required)

Who is on your team, what are their roles, and why are you uniquely capable of making this succeed?(Required)

What personal or team values guide how you work, make decisions, and build your company?(Required)

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What’s something you’ve built outside this project that you’re proud of?(Required)

Tell us about a project, tool, or idea that reflects how you think and build.

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What interests or passions have stuck with you over time?(Required)

We want to understand what fuels you outside of work.

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Who’s doing work you admire in a completely unrelated field?(Required)

We’re interested in your perspective, what inspires you beyond your lane?

The Vision

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What are you trying to build?(Required)

Describe your company or product in one or two sharp, clear sentences.

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What’s the core problem you’re solving and why now?(Required)

What’s the insight that drives this? Why is it urgent or underserved?

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If your vision succeeds, how does the world look different in 10 years?(Required)

Zoom out — what future are you shaping?

Where You Are Now

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What progress have you made?(Required)

Be specific. Product, users, early traction, or even hard-earned insights.

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What’s in your way?(Required)

Tell us what’s blocking you from your next big step — resources, people, validation, capital?

Your Team

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Who’s building this with you?(Required)

List co-founders and teammates (with Linkedin profiles).

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Do you have a name for your company or project yet?(Required)

Drop it here if you’ve chosen one.

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Got something we can see?(Required)

Share a link to your product, prototype, or site - no pressure if it’s not public yet.

Deck (optional)

If you’ve already made a deck, link it here. Don’t create one just for us.

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Your Details

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

Location (Province)(Required)

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Online profiles (LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, personal site, etc.)

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Current or most recent school or university (if applicable)

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Your Story, Team & Vision

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Where You Are Now

Your Team

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Crown Jewels is backed by a growing alliance of Canada’s top ecosystem builders, funds and founder networks.