Turn your Capstone into a venture

Capstone Catalyst, funded by the Esch Foundation, is designed to give your capstone project real-world momentum.

Monday, January 26, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
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Designed to complement your academic journey, this program offers a space to develop a project with genuine market potential. It is an opportunity to explore problem spaces and ideas in a supportive environment that encourages risk-taking and innovation.

Program Highlights:

  • Real-World Context: Identify problems worth solving in the actual market.
  • Commercial Viability: students can secure seed funding to prototype and test concepts through their capstone project.
  • Mentorship: Access guidance to help turn your project into a potential venture.

Workshop: Understanding the Problem
📅 Monday, January 26 @ 6:30pm
📍 Faculty Hall, 7th floor of E7 (room 7303/7363)
Register now! Limited spots available. 

Hosted by the Problem Lab. Students will learn how to identify, dissect, and deeply understand problems with the potential for disruptive economic and social impact.

Location Information
Location Address: E7 - Engineering 7
200 University Ave West
Pearl Sullivan Engineering (formerly E7), 7th Floor, Faculty Hall (Room 7303/7363)
Waterloo, ON, CA  N2L 3G1
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Additional Information
Event website: Register now! Limited spots available. Cost: Free