Venture Connection

Surrey

Vancouver

	1 2 3 4 5 "I expect we will grow the existing entrepreneurial culture at SFU by sharing a common goal of creating new business opportunities." Colleen Collins, Council of Partners "I sought out Venture Connection to bring in a group of 4 seasoned entrepreneurs. The experience exceeded my expectations as far as quality contribution to the students and the entrepreneurs also told me afterwards that they were quite impressed with the caliber of the student presentations." Boyd Cohen, Assistant Professor “I am here because I know that SFU is a gold mine of entrepreneurial talent. Ideas and expertise reside here which requires fuel beyond academics - in the form of experience and networks - to make it fly. That’s where I can help.” Angel Investor and SFU EIR Phil Holland "Venture Connection will bring in EIRs - entrepreneurs who are angel investors and experts spinning-off companies. Their mentorship for SFU researchers and investors is crucial and unparalleled." Justine Bizzocchi, UILO Tech Manager “This exciting and valuable business accelerator program is just what the province needs. BCIC is proud to support this worthy program as part of our commitment to developing entrepreneurial talent in the province.” Dean Rockwell, CEO of BC Innovation Council

Students

At Venture Connection we are building strong entrepreneurs, which means providing support to new ventures from that very first spark all the way up to business validation.

If you're an SFU student with a business idea, an innovation, an existing business, or even just know that some day you want to be an entrepreneur, there is a program for you!

Business Incubators

VentureLabs

This early-stage business incubator offers SFU student entrepreneurs an opportunity to develop their companies with the assistance of hand-picked experts and mentors.

Competitions

Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize Competition

A new award from SFU Venture Connection that recognizes excellence in business development among VentureSpark participants.

Business Concept Competition

An annual SFU student Concept Competition scheduled for March 28, 2012.

SFU Education

MBA in Management of Technology / Biotechnology (MOT)

Turn great technology and science into great business practice within SFU's MBA program.

Venture Co-Op

The completion of an independent co-op workterm on a new venture concept or existing venture business plan.

Individual Courses in Entrepreneurship or Innovation

Get credit while improving your entrepreneurial skills.

BBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Study Entrepreneurship and Innovation as a concentration in SFU's BBA program.

Mentorship

Mentor Meet

Discuss your business ideas with an experienced mentor in a casual environment.

Networking

Venture Meetup

A forum focused on stories of success, struggles and quirks from industry professionals with guest speaker and Q&A.

Student Clubs

SIFE Simon Fraser

A global organization that encourages students to develop educational projects and compete in a global competition.

Workshops & Seminars

Workshops

These applied workshops provide skill-building opportunities for students developing concepts and business plans for early stage, entrepreneurial endeavours.

Small Business Basics

A series of different workshops in business basics offered throughout the year.

Student Advisory