Entrepreneurship Challenge
Looking for an introduction to entrepreneurship but don't yet have your own idea?
The Chang Institute's Entrepreneurship Challenges will guide you through development of innovative solutions to real issues faced by community partners. Through workshops, an at-your-own pace workbook, mentoring, and other tools, over 8 weeks you (as an individual or team) will explore a problem space and opportunities for change, and develop a potential solution to pitch to a panel of industry experts.
For its Spring 2025 pilot, the Chang Institute is collaborating with SFU Enactus to offer the first of these challenges, "Catalyst", with community partner Translink.
Eligibility: All registered students, staff, faculty, and alumni within 2 years.
Cost: None
Time Period: 8 weeks over February / March 2025
Time Commitment:
- Attend the in-person kick-off event @BBY campus
- 2 online workshops, preliminary round (online)
- Final round & closing event (in person @BBY campus).
- Complete the challenge workbook (online, on your own time).
- Optional pitch practice, additional mentoring and events.
Perks:
- Students are eligible for Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
- Cash prizes for challenge winners
- Skills training and development of your entrepreneurial mindset
- An introduction to SFU's entrepreneurship eco-system
- Network with peers and industry mentors / partners
Stay tuned for more info, with registration starting in January 2025.