Information session

In this must-see workshop, the legendary Professor Larry Smith will discuss what makes an important problem, why pursuing important problems is advantageous for start-up founders and business owners, and how students can uncover important problems.

Hear student and alumni stories, and discover why Waterloo is the place for entrepreneurs to grow in this 30-minute information session.

Join us for a one-hour online information session to learn more about the MBET program and the unique Waterloo innovation ecosystem, hear alumni success stories, get tips for the admissions process, and ask your questions.

Join us and our Industry host, Musashi AI for this exciting data challenge focused on a computer vision opportunity.

Review the application process and requirements, tuition and scholarships, and Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) student life from the perspective of an international student in this one-hour information session.

What makes the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program different? What do MBET students do during and outside class? Hear student and alumni stories, and discover why Waterloo is the place for entrepreneurs to grow in this 30-minute information session.

Learn valuable insight for marketing your business – whether it’s to investors, potential customers, or for a pitch competition! This insightful session will be led by Velocity Coach: Rachel Pautler.

To further support the growth of the NRC-Waterloo Collaboration Centre, we are hosting a funding event. Successful collaboration not only involves bringing researchers together, but also requires navigating the complex structure of funding agencies and opportunities that exist for Canadian researchers.

Do you know what it takes to build a product your customer will love? A user-centric approach will ensure you do just that. In this session, hosted by Matt Neill (a Velocity Coach and Product Designer at Faire), you will learn how to translate user insights into actionable steps that solve problems for your customers.

In this workshop, Lynn Haddrall, Journalism Professor at Conestoga College, will discuss the mentality and technique of conducting effective stakeholder interviews. Regardless of what start-up stage you are in, by the end of the session, you will learn how to approach and get the most out of stakeholders and customers through better interviews.