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.
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.
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.
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MBET Alumni startup MedInclude partners with Grand River Hospital
Global Entrepreneurship Week: A Recap
Every November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) unites innovators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers around the world in a celebration of creativity, new ventures, and groundbreaking ideas.
This year’s theme, "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone," resonated deeply with our mission to foster an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Throughout the week, we were inspired by the stories of individuals who have both shaped and been shaped by the Conrad School’s dynamic environment. From insightful discussions with faculty to hands-on workshops led by award-winning entrepreneurs, GEW underscored the transformative power of entrepreneurship.
Meet the 2024 Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowship recipients
In September, the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business welcomed a new set of University of Waterloo PhD students to the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) classroom through the highly successful Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowship program.
The fellowships were awarded to support outstanding, business-minded Waterloo doctoral students who are interested in commercializing their research. The following recipients will complete the three-year part-time MBET program alongside their regular doctoral studies, tuition-free.
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.