From leadership talks, ideation workshops to showcases and get-togethers, the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship loves to support the SFU community to get involved in interdisciplinary entrepreneurship. Participate in an upcoming event!
Date: Jun 28th, 2024 @ 1:00PM Location: Vancouver or Surrey (refer to Eventbrite)
Returning Summer 2024 – Pitch Social Nights with the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, running through end of September. 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 all of the pitch social nights you can attend. […]
Nov 30th, 2023
Are you a current FASS graduate student – Come and join us for an exciting in-person event at Harbour Centre, West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada. This event aims to inspire and empower humanities and social sciences grad students to explore their entrepreneurial mindset. Discover how your unique skill set can be transformed into innovative business […]
Nov 9th, 2023
Are you an SFU community member with an idea? Are you an SFU Venture Connection Client, or recent SFU alumni with a venture? Join us for a 90-minute presentation and discussion on how to hire and grow your team! You will hear first-hand start-up experiences and gain valuable skills, including: How to prioritize your first […]
Nov 23rd, 2023
SFU’s largest showcase of student entrepreneurship projects. OppFest is SFU’s largest showcase of student entrepreneurship projects. This celebration brings together ambitious young leaders from elementary and high school through to university and inspires the new era of innovators and problem solvers! This annual event is hosted by SFU’s Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship. OppFest is […]
Mar 2nd, 2023
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 […]
Feb 28th, 2023
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.
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.
Feb 8th, 2023
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, […]
Feb 7th, 2023
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 […]
Feb 9th, 2024
Join us for Pitch Social Nights with the Chang Institute & Coast Capital Venture Connection, running two sessions for Spring 2024. 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 all of the pitch social nights you […]
Nov 9th, 2022
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.
Oct 13th, 2022
“The Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship presents #MadeBySFU, in partnership with theSFU Spirit Shop, an annual competition celebrating product entrepreneurs from Simon Fraser University”
Nov 23rd, 2021
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 […]
Sep 27th, 2021
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 […]
Sep 20th, 2021
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 […]
Jun 17th, 2021
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 […]
Jun 26th, 2021
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 […]
Sep 30th, 2020
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 you can activate your education. The Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship guides and prepares you with the mindset to be the next entrepreneur or intrapreneur. […]