SLC’s Entrepreneurship Program

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 25th at 11:59pm
Acceptance: Applicants Notified by November 1st
Program Timeline: November 8th to March 6th
Pitch Competition: Third week of March, exact date TBD

THE DETAILS

The Innovation & Business Engagement Department is hosting a 4-month Entrepreneurship Program for current SLC students. The program includes:

Learn the pivotal aspects of starting and running your own business;
Students are paired with a mentor for one-on-one support for 1 hour bi-weekly;
Monthly in-person workshops to create community and collaborate
Support emails with tasks throughout the 4-months on relevant topics to the entrepreneurial journey
Pitch practice support culminating in a live pitch competition to a panel of judges and industry professionals

CREDENTIALS & AWARDS

Each participant has the opportunity to earn micro-credentials in entrepreneurship.

The top 3 individuals from the pitch competition will be awarded a ticket to the European Innovation Academy taking place in Porto, Portugal from JULY 20 - AUGUST 8, 2025.

Apply Now

The deadline to apply is Friday, October 25 at 11:59pm

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to innovation@sl.on.ca

1. What interests you about entrepreneurship?
2. What do you want to learn?
3. How could you contribute to the group?
4. Describe your idea or concept.
5. What are you selling?
6. Who is your customer?
7. What is the impact or problem you're solving with this business?

ABOUT EUROPEAN INNOVATION ACADEMY

JULY 20 - AUGUST 8, 2025 | Porto, Portugal

3-weeks study abroad program about entrepreneurship and innovation. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, build your business skillset and stand out in a competitive world.

For more information visit www.inacademy.eu

Eligibility to Portugal

Please note that if you are among the top 3 candidates selected to travel to Portugal to attend the European Innovation Academy you must meet the following criteria to attend:

You must be a student registered in an academic program at SLC (including Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree and Post Graduate Certificate)
You must be 18 years or older
Your GPA at the time of this application must be 2.0 or higher
You must have a valid passport, or you will apply & receive your passport within 45 days of being chosen as a winner
If you need a travel visa to enter the destination country for the study trip, you will apply/receive the visa by the start of the trip. You can find this information from the Embassy's website of the destination country. Please note if you are unable to obtain your travel visa, you will be withdrawn from the program.

If for whatever reason you are chosen and unable to travel, we will select the student ranked next on the list of excellent pitch presentations.

Program FAQ

How many students will be chosen to participate?

We will select 20 students from our pool of applicants.

Where will the workshops take place?

The workshops will be held in the Innovation Hub spaces in Kingston and/or Cornwall. Notification will be given as to which campus it will be hosted on each month. For those who are unable to attend in person, we will ensure there are virtual links provided. However, we hope that with the advanced notice, all can come in person. (It’s really fun!)

Do I have to have a business up and running to participate?

Nope! However, we are looking for those with an idea that they’d like to explore so we can help you bring it to fruition.
Join one of our “Idea Sprints” before completing your application for help.

What if I win but can’t travel? Do I still get a reward?

If for whatever reason you are chosen and unable to travel, your ticket will be given to the student ranked next on the list of excellent pitch presentations.
You will still be recognized as a top-performing pitch presenter as well as receive a micro-credential for your participation (with proof of evaluation.)

Which micro-credentials will I receive for participating?

Micro-credentials are available in Business Planning, Financial Planning, Business Model Canvas and Pitch Presentation. Those who complete the required evaluation criteria are eligible.

Who will my mentor be?

We have an esteemed list of mentors from both in and outside of the college. These are faculty and business professionals that have experience in a wide range of knowledge and skills relevant to entrepreneurship. You will be paired with a mentor shortly after being accepted to the program and meet them during our introduction session in early January.

Ready to join the fun?