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Innovative Mindset

Entrepreneurship starts with a shift in perspective. At IDEA START, we help you develop an innovative mindset and the ability to see possibilities where others see obstacles, to embrace uncertainty, and to approach challenges with creativity and resilience.

Through experiential learning, collaborative environments, and exposure to diverse ideas, you'll build the entrepreneurial thinking skills that drive meaningful innovation. Whether you're exploring your first idea or refining an existing venture, we provide the support and inspiration to help you think like an entrepreneur, act with confidence, and create impact that extends beyond the classroom.

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset

TEM is a community of student entrepreneurs based out of U of M learning by doing. Through events, challenges, and industry connections, we help students build skills, test ideas, and take action. Whether you are launching a venture or just exploring, TEM is here to support your journey.

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IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community

I-VIC brings together students, post-docs, faculty, researchers, staff, and alumni to engage in monthly meetups, facilitating knowledge exchange, skill development, and peer-to peer collaboration.

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Better Together

Better Together is a new approach to building entrepreneurial thinking skills. Participants will have the opportunity to learn with other students, faculty, and staff about an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Apply your Science

Join Daniel Heschuk from the Science Innovation Hub to explore an important scientific question on a new theme weekly.
Every Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
209 Armes | SSA Lounge

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IDEA START Podcast

Co-created with The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, the IDEA START Podcast explores all things creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Join hosts Rajeev Koyal and Janine Carmichael for engaging conversations with entrepreneurs, experts and leaders within the innovation community.

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