The catalyst for entrepreneurship and transformation

Turn ideas into action. Build ventures. Drive innovation. Lead change.

The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is the University of Waterloo’s catalyst for entrepreneurship and transformation, creating conditions for change.

Within the Faculty of Engineering, we bridge business, technology and engineering to turn ideas and opportunities into action and impact. Through education, experiential learning, venture creation, commercialization and innovation, we help move what’s possible forward.

The Conrad School develops entrepreneurial thinkers, builders and leaders who can launch ventures, drive innovation within organizations and create meaningful change.

From opportunity to action, research to commercialization, and innovation to impact, we help turn what’s possible into what’s next.

Find your opportunity to build what's next.

Whether you're exploring an idea, building a venture, commercializing research or looking to drive change within an organization, the Conrad School gives you the knowledge, tools. experience and connections to move forward.

Undergraduate Students

Add entrepreneurship and innovation to your Waterloo experience.

Explore opportunities, develop entrepreneurial skills and gain hands-on experience turning ideas into action.

Graduate Students

Take your ideas, research and ambitions further.

Build the skills to launch ventures, commercialize innovation, lead products and drive transformation.

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Partnership Opportunities

Connect to create opportunities for collaboration, innovation and impact. 

Partner on student projects, engage with programs, enhance student experiences or collaborate on research.

Entrepreneurship Hub

Take your ideas beyond the classroom. 

Explore hands-on programs, workshops, competitions, and communities that help you test ideas, build skills and turn possibility into action.

Events

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What will you catalyze?

Whether you're building a venture, commercializing research, developing new products or driving change within an organization, the Conrad School can help you take the next step.