Learn how to make a difference at the Zero Experience, created by Forbes 30 under 30 University of Waterloo alumni.
In just three weeks, you will create an innovation project from scratch:
- Research problems people actually care about.
- Team up with peers from all faculties to design creative solutions.
- Test your ideas in practice, with people who need your help.
- Build the soft skills necessary to starting an impactful career.
There are no tests, no long lecturing, and no experience required.
How it works: Zero is twelve hours long, and totally online/remote. It spans two workshops a week (Mondays and Wednesdays 7-9pm ET) for three weeks.
What you get: A standout resume project, a growing network, tailored entry points into Waterloo’s innovation ecosystem, and much more.
Our promise to you: If you change your mind, you can leave anytime. But if it clicks for you, as it has for thousands of your peers, it will transform your university experience.
“Honestly, the Zero Experience has been the best experience I’ve had since I came to Waterloo”
“I absolutely loved the Zero Experience and am so happy I joined. It was an extraordinary program.”
"I feel like the Zero Experience rekindled my love of learning and trying to understand the world, and I’m still riding that high.”
“Zero is truly well-designed, engaging, and something I will be using for years and years to come.”