Events

In entrepreneurship, venture creation rarely follows a linear path. Breaking your large projects into smaller tasks using Agile Project Management can benefit your entrepreneurial journey. In this workshop, you will learn to describe the themes, principles and processes of Agile Project Management and apply them to your own ventures.

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Design thinking challenges the myth that entrepreneurs arrive at their best ideas via a “eureka moment”. In this workshop, you will explore how observing daily challenges and opportunities in the world around you can help you develop human-centred insight, view your problem from a systems perspective, and design better solutions.

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Discovery Lab: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

Interested in sustainable transportation in the Region of Waterloo? You're invited to participate in a discovery lab hosted by GreenHouse, the Geographies of Health in Place lab, and the Faculty of Environment.

Each term, GreenHouse hosts the Social Impact Showcase to celebrate the achievements of our students and award startup grants from the Social Impact Fund. Join us to celebrate our 28th Showcase on March 22nd at 4:00pm. 

Be a part of GOODHack24, a data science hackathon using tech to address climate inequities and promote sustainability locally. Build tech solutions with compelling use cases for municipal clients - and broaden your professional network! Tools and training will be provided and there is a cash prize for the winning team.

GOODHack24 is co-hosted by GreenHouse's Changemaker Labs program, the City of Kitchener Innovation Lab, and Go Open Data. 

Come out for a day of fun and slide into the new term with smiles, hot chocolate, and fun! Weather pending.

Cost: Zero  Equipment: Skates, some skates will be available to sign out, details provided closer to the date Location: United College Skating Rink

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Do you know someone passionate about the intersections of health and accessibility? We're looking for community members to attend our upcoming community engagement sessions in partnership with the School of Public Health Sciences and HLTH 480. Join us to connect with students, researchers, and community leaders as we imagine accessible health systems and tools for all.

🗓️ Event Details:
Needs Finding: Jan 29 or 31 (12:30-2:30 pm)
Co-Creation: Feb 26 or 28 (12:30-2:30 pm)
Demo Day: Mar 26 or 28 (12:30-2:30 pm)

📍 GreenHouse at United College (190 Westmount Road N.)

🔗Let us know you're coming

No advance preparation needed - just bring your insights and enthusiasm. See you next week!

Do you know someone passionate about the intersections of health and accessibility? We're looking for community members to attend our upcoming community engagement sessions in partnership with the School of Public Health Sciences and HLTH 480. Join us to connect with students, researchers, and community leaders as we imagine accessible health systems and tools for all.

🗓️ Event Details:
Needs Finding: Jan 29 or 31 (12:30-2:30 pm)
Co-Creation: Feb 26 or 28 (12:30-2:30 pm)
Demo Day: Mar 26 or 28 (12:30-2:30 pm)

📍 GreenHouse at United College (190 Westmount Road N.)

🔗Let us know you're coming

No advance preparation needed - just bring your insights and enthusiasm. See you next week!

Each term, GreenHouse hosts the Social Impact Showcase to celebrate the achievements of our students and award grants from the Social Impact Fund. Students, faculty and staff, and community members are all welcome to attend. The students will be competing for two $3,000 and two $1,500 grants to grow their social and/or environmental impact initiatives.

We are excited and proud to be hosting the 34th Social Impact Showcase. Join us in celebrating youth-led social innovation, entrepreneurship and impact on Wednesday, March 26th | 4:00-5:30 p.m. at United College (Alumni Hall). The Showcase creates a unique and valuable opportunity for our students to connect with community members who may support them on their journey in refining their ideas.

Link to RSVP