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Applications Are Now Open For The L2M Discover Winter 2025 Cohort! The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. Full-time students, recent graduates, researchers, and faculty members at Canadian universities and colleges who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply. Please note that this opportunity also includes a dedicated health-specific programming stream, offering tailored content for those interested in pursuing ideas within the health sector or gaining a deeper understanding of the health ecosystem. Applicants can opt into this stream directly through the application form. The L2M Discover program runs for 10 weeks, commencing on February 12, 2025, with all training sessions scheduled from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST on Wednesdays. These dates and times also apply to the health-specific programming stream. Lab2Market Discover is offered to Quebec applicants and francophones across Canada through the QcSE - Quebec Scientific Entrepreneurship Program at V1 Studio. If you are an applicant from Quebec, we encourage you to check out their pages for details. Don't wait, apply today by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gSv7jbZn

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us at the Dal Innovates Alumni Holiday Mixer! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with both current and past cohorts, and we’re so grateful for the energy, ideas, and passion that each of you brings to our community. Cheers to the innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who make the Dal Innovates ecosystem truly exceptional. We look forward to more collaboration, growth, and success in the year ahead! Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a bright New Year ahead!

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Are you interested in starting a small business, launching a side hustle, or being self-employed? If so, Collide is the perfect opportunity for you. Collide is a free program that helps students develop entrepreneurship skills while refining their business ideas. You'll have the chance to connect with like-minded peers, receive valuable mentorship, and gain the knowledge needed to turn your idea into reality. This program is open to Halifax-based students enrolled in university or college. From Jan 30- Mar 20, 2025, we’ll be hosting the 7-Week Collide Discover program on-campus at Dalhousie in the Killam Library. Explore topics like: - How to identify your market and de-risk your startup idea - How to network with other current and aspiring entrepreneurs - How to prepare for further Collide programming Apply by January 26, 2025. Please note that due to high demand, applications may close before the deadline if capacity is reached. Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! https://lnkd.in/exkQzQjW

In November our ecosystem partners Dal Innovates and Dalhousie Women in Business Association hosted an inspiring breakfast event featuring student entrepreneur Lauren Mackay and brand strategist Tara Wickwire, principal of The Message Brand Communications. Attendees left empowered with tools to turn challenges into opportunities, build authentic personal brands and leverage Dal Innovates programs like Collide to grow their ventures. ⤵️ Click below to read the full article and learn how these women are shaping the future of entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/gPtCPCMP #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs // En novembre, nos partenaires de l’écosystème, Dal Innovates et la Women in Business Association (WIBA) de Dalhousie, ont organisé un petit-déjeuner avec la participation de Lauren Mackay, étudiante entrepreneure, et Tara Wickwire, stratège en branding et directrice de The Message. Les participantes sont reparties avec des connaissances pratiques pour transformer les défis en opportunités, construire des marques personnelles authentiques et tirer parti des programmes de Dal Innovates, tels que Collide, pour développer leurs entreprises. ⤵️ Cliquez ici pour lire l’article complet (en anglais) et découvrir comment ces femmes façonnent l’avenir de l’entrepreneuriat : https://lnkd.in/gPtCPCMP #FemmesEnAffaires #FemmesEntrepreneures

As our outstanding Medventions fellows approach the final week of their journey, we want to take a moment to celebrate the progress they’ve made in addressing real-world challenges in healthcare. This week, we also had the honor of welcoming Stephen Lucas, CEO of Mitacs, to the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub to showcase the transformative projects our fellows have been working on. Thank you to Mitacs for their continued support and partnership. Your dedication to fostering innovation and developing talent is invaluable. Medventions is a four-month, physician-led program designed to teach students and fellows how to advance patient care through technology. This initiative exemplifies true collaboration among the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Dalhousie University, and Dal Innovates, made possible by the generous support of INOVAIT Canada, Mitacs, and the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Calling all students! Together with Mount Saint Vincent University, Saint Mary's University, and Dalhousie University, we are pleased to share the following opportunities. The first program of its kind in Canada! The RBC Alliance of Young Women Entrepreneurs program (AYWE) empowers female students to reach their full potential to become entrepreneurs through connection and learning. Through this free program, each student will: - Connect with other students - Receive leadership coaching and business training through regular workshops - Have access to one-on-one business advisory sessions - Have opportunities to attend business conferences and events - Create and execute a business plan Program participants will also receive a complimentary membership to the Centre for Women in Business! Please note that this program is only open to MSVU students. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eKbB92Bx - Ready to Gain Entrepreneurial Experience and Make an Impact? Experience Ventures, in partnership with Saint Mary's University Halifax Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre and powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, has incredible 80-hour short-term placement opportunities for students from any program of study to work with innovative Atlantic Canadian businesses through Project Experience. Why Participate? - Work on Real Projects: Contribute to tasks like market analysis, social media marketing, product design, or operations. - Learn from Mentors: Gain guidance, training, and resources from business leaders. - Enjoy Flexibility: Choose virtual, in-person, or hybrid placement options. - Honorarium: Receive an $825 honorarium for your participation. Eligibility - Open to domestic undergraduate and college students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution. - From Dec 16 and Jan 31. Interested? Learn more here! https://lnkd.in/ejwKytGd - Are you looking to start a small business, launch a side hustle, or embrace self-employment? If so, Dalhousie University Dal Innovates Collide is the ideal opportunity for you! Collide is a free program that helps students develop entrepreneurship skills while refining their business ideas. You'll have the chance to connect with like-minded peers, receive valuable mentorship, and gain the knowledge needed to turn your idea into reality. Explore topics like: - How to identify your market and de-risk your startup idea - How to network with other current and aspiring entrepreneurs - How to prepare for further Collide programming Apply by January 26, 2025! https://lnkd.in/ek3YFRdW - Learn more about all three programs here! https://lnkd.in/eHGuvSfP

Just under 300 days until Dal Innovation Week 2025 – but who’s counting! We’re so excited to welcome students, faculty, and community members back to campus next year for another great week highlighting Dalhousie’s innovation ecosystem. Check out this video for a taste of what Innovation Week looks like! https://lnkd.in/eG7Epess Dalhousie University

Today is Giving Tuesday, and Dalhousie aims to raise $90,000 for The Food Security Project! This year, each gift will essentially be tripled thanks to the J & W Murphy Foundation and a personal matching gift from a loyal Dalhousie alum. Your donation will help to fund the DSU food bank, as well as aid in renovations that would add fridges, freezers, a food prep area, and food literacy programming. To donate, visit https://ow.ly/cmoV50UjeuV

Meet Eddie Cobbold, a Dal BComm grad (BComm’24) and Dal Innovates alum, who found a passion for entrepreneurship during his time at Dalhousie. Together with his younger brother Charlie, he launched his own business called Pucktive. They’re a startup with the mission to create cut-resistant, comfortable hockey apparel. Dalhousie University Dal Innovates Shelley LaMorre