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Bye bye le plastique

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2025

Mikaël and Thomas from Gatineau were looking for the best idea to start a business. They created an innovative product: a fully consumable hydration ball that leaves no waste behind. To help them market their product, they visited the bottling plant of a growing company with whom they shared many values.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Guidance and Career Education Business Studies Accounting and Entrepreneurship Business Leadership and Marketing
Skills:
Collaboration Communication Creativity Entrepreneurship Critical Thinking
Themes:
Environment and Sustainable Development
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E1 : Une envolée réussie

Ottawa-based start-up High Top View was created by 17-year-old Yannick and Reese, thanks to a drone they received as a gift! The duo offers aerial photography and video services. They think big for their business.
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E2 : L'univers sucré d'Anne-Sophie

Originally from Quebec City, Anne-Sophie is 14 years old and already has 6 years of pastry experience! More than just desserts, she offers many services and products for sweet tooths. She has big plans for her business.
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E3 : Plus que de la soupe

Victoria opened her own restaurant in Gatineau when she was just 13 years old. It's a way for her to share her culture, one pho soup at a time! Her dream is to open franchises.
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E4 : Des bracelets essentiels

Kami, 16, founded her bracelet-making business five years ago. It's just another project in the super-busy life of this athlete from Drummond, New Brunswick.
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E5 : Un souhait local

Aged 18, James and Julien founded their greeting card business in Ottawa as part of a school program. It was a project that introduced them to the business world.
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E6 : Rêver grand!

In Sudbury, 17-year-old Roxane became an entrepreneur thanks to school! She realized her dream of launching a lip gloss business that she makes herself.
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E7 : Une vraie histoire de pêche

With a passion for fishing, brothers Zach (17) and Fred (15) from Shediac, New Brunswick, have created a business selling realistic decals for lures.
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E8 : L'Afrique pour emporter

Originally from the Ivory Coast, 18-year-old Leila has set up a business in Sudbury, introducing people to the African pastries she bakes herself.
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E9 : Ohlala de Sophie!

Sophie's Ohlala is a New Brunswick-based artisan treat and dog accessory company run by Sophie, 13, and her brother Félix, 15.
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E10 : Passion mode

At 17, Tcheli runs her own clothing collection in Ottawa. A range that reflects her style: comfortable, easy to style, and accessible.
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E11 : Bye bye le plastique

Mikaël, 17, and Thomas, 18, have a very specific goal: to revolutionize the way we consume liquids. The two Gatineau residents invented their ideal product to achieve their goals.
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E12 : Une passion virtuelle

At 12 years old, Emlyn founded an online tutoring service in Elliot Lake, Ontario, where she offers reading lessons in English and French. A little something: she's only been speaking French for 5 years!
    Levels:
    Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
    Subjects:
    Guidance and Career Education Business Studies Accounting and Entrepreneurship Business Leadership and Marketing
    Skills:
    Collaboration Communication Creativity Entrepreneurship Critical Thinking
    Themes:
    Environment and Sustainable Development