#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” Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
Raising Investment Navigating the Decisions Around Financing your Company Ready to finance your business? Join us for a fireside chat with experts in the field. About this event Founders need to be strategic and have a solid investment plan when they raise funds for their company. Learn about the different types of investors and what they look […] Read More
Activate Your Degree: Entrepreneurial Mindset Take your degree beyond the classroom and activate your education with the entrepreneurial mindset. MON, SEPT 27, 2021 @ 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PDT SFU is the place to take your degree beyond the walls of the (virtual) lecture hall. With an innovation certificate open to all faculties, there are endless possibilities for how […] Read More
Entrepreneurship Support @SFU Learn about all of the amazing opportunities available to you as a entrepreneur @ SFU MON, SEPT 20, 2021 @10:30 AM to 12:00 PM PDT SFU students are encouraged to build their own futures and entrepreneurship is an attractive option. Knowing this, SFU has a well-rounded support system for entrepreneurs. There is a certificate in […] Read More
The Pathway to Innovation The Pathway to Innovation: Demystifying the Entrepreneurial Mindset Innovation offers opportunities far beyond the scope of what we previously thought was possible. Whichever faculty or career path you choose, you can learn how to activate and maximize your degree through the entrepreneurial mindset. In this event, learn from and engage with speakers ranging from university […] Read More
Skills to Succeed: Adopting an Innovative Mindset Skills to Succeed Skills to Succeed is an interactive workshop-style event where students will leave with tangible skills to make them more hirable. With the event centered around the Entrepreneurial Mindset, participants will expand their knowledge in personal agency, curiosity and tolerance of ambiguity through scenario-based problems led by industry professionals. Date: Saturday June 26th […] Read More
#MadeBySFU – Product Competition Compete in #MadebySFU for a chance to sell your items at SFU Spirit Shop’s online store and two brick-and-mortar stores. You will be judged for several prizes (see below for a list of prizes) while selling and showcasing your products at the #MadeBySFU virtual marketplace. This competition is open to SFU undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, […] Read More
Opportunity Fest 2021 One of SFU’s largest entrepreneurship competitions is celebrating 10 years of inspiring student social innovation. Opportunity Fest 2021, hosted by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, and sponsored by Prospera Credit Union and the Beedie School of Business, brought together interdisciplinary student entrepreneurs from Grade 3 to university. Oppfest 2021 was hosted on zoom and featured more than 290 people, […] Read More