Success Stories with Science Entrepreneurs

Co-hosted by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship and SFU Sci-Space — the transition from school to the workplace can be awkward, and you may have a lot of questions about what to do with your Science degree. Check out our Success Stories in Science: Life after Graduation series to hear how industry leaders and […]

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Workshop: Budget from the Bottom Up

Are you struggling to develop the financial structure needed for your startup? Understand, create, and define your company’s financial outlook from the ground up. This workshop is presented as part of the Coast Capital Venture Prize 2023 competition, but is open to the public.

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Workshop: Get Pitch Perfect

Learn the key ingredients for a successful pitch, from content to presentation. Get in shape to discuss how your startup/idea will succeed in the marketplace and grow! This workshop is presented as part of the Coast Capital Venture Prize 2023 competition, but is open to the public.

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Workshop: Learning to Fundraise

Startups need capital to grow, however, the process of fundraising can often be daunting, lengthy, and complex. Register for this workshop and join Rachel Chase, who successfully raised millions as the former CEO of medical device startup Zennea Technologies, as she discusses why do a raise, raising alternatives, walking through the process, finding your investors, […]

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Venture Prize 2023: Information Session

Learn more about Venture Prize 2023, the application process and tips! Q&A will happen at the end of the event. Join this information session to learn all about the entrepreneurship competition, how to fill out your application, the competition structure, and even tips on how to make it to the top! We will discuss practical […]

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Pitch Social Nights

Join us for Pitch Social Nights with the Chang Institute & Coast Capital Venture Connection, running from January to April 2023. We are organizing 5 general pitch practices open to folks at any experience level who are looking to learn from / practice their pitching, and network with like-minded people! Sign up for any or […]

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Network with Women in Entrepreneurship

This event is for those interested in entrepreneurship seeking knowledge from members of the SFU Beedie Alumni and Chang Institute community. Join us for a casual and structured networking opportunity where you get to be inspired by our keynote address, followed by round table discussions with our featured entrepreneurs.

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#MadeBySFU

“The Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship presents #MadeBySFU, in partnership with theSFU Spirit Shop, an annual competition celebrating product entrepreneurs from Simon Fraser University” 

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Winners of OppFest 2022 🎉

Over 300 Celebrate Youth Innovation and Unlock their Potential at this Year’s Opportunity Fest 2022 Opportunity Fest 2022 (OppFest) is Simon Fraser University’s largest showcase of entrepreneurial projects. Hosted by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship at SFU’s Beedie School of Business and made possible by Prospera Credit Union, this year’s first hybrid celebration brought […]

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Coast Capital Venture Prize 2022

Coast Capital Venture Prize 2022 The Coast Capital Venture Prize competition celebrates innovative ideas and entrepreneurial pursuits from the Simon Fraser University community.  Competitors are given the opportunity to practice venture ideation, business plan writing, and presenting pitches. They’ll receive support in dedicated workshops and coaching sessions from Venture Connection’s mentors prior to the finals […]

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