InnovationHub Associates Program Application

Build experience. Differentiate your skills. Connect with founders and industry.

InnovationHub Associates is an applied talent-development program for Carleton students interested in building meaningful experience, developing skills that differentiate them, and connecting their learning with founders, ventures, industry and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Through applied opportunities, programming and ecosystem engagement, students can build practical capabilities, contribute their talents, work with real ventures and challenges, and connect with founders, mentors, industry professionals and other members of the innovation community.

No previous startup or entrepreneurial experience is required. We are looking for students from different programs, backgrounds and levels of experience who are curious, motivated to develop, and interested in contributing to the InnovationHub community.

Section 1 – About You

Last Name(Required)

First Name(Required)

Carleton Email Address(Required)

Student Number(Required)

Program of Study(Required)

Current Year of Study(Required)

Have you previously participated in any of the following?(Required)

Select all that apply

Have you participated in any Innovation Hub activities(Required)

If no, put n/a. If yes, please describe.

Have you participated in any other Carleton experiential programs?(Required)

If no, put n/a. If yes, please describe.

Section 2 – Your Interest in the Innovation Hub Associates Program

Why would you like to become an Innovation Hub Associate?(Required)

Tell us briefly what interests you about the opportunity, and what you hope to gain from participating.

What are you most interested in gaining or developing through the Innovation Hub Associates Program?(Required)

If indicated 'other' above, please describe:

Section 3 – Your Interests

Tell us which areas you are most interested in learning more about or gaining experience in.

Which topics are you MOST interested in learning more about or gaining experience in?(Required)

Select the topics that most interest you

Entrepreneurship & Starting a Business

Product Development & Innovation

Marketing, Sales & Customer Growth

Finance & Business Planning

Data, AI & Technology

Strategy, Operations & Scaling a Business

Other

If indicated 'other' above, please describe:

Of the topics you selected, which are your highest priorities or interest?(Required)

Please list your top 5 in order, with #1 being the topic that interests you most.

Section 4 – Your Experience & Capabilities

In which areas do you currently have skills or experiences that you could bring to the Innovation Hub community?(Required)

I.E: Market research, strategy, competitive analysis, social media, finance, AI/technology, project management, design, research, writing, event/program support, etc.

Briefly explain an experience, project, job or activity that has helped you develop skills you could bring to the Innovation Hub Associates Program(Required)

This does not need to be entrepreneurial experience. It could come from school, work, volunteering, athletics, clubs, community involvement, a case competition or other experiential opportunity.

Section 5 – Developing Your Applied Experience

Which types of applied opportunities would you be particularly interested in?(Required)

If indicated 'other' above, please describe

Are you currently developing, or interested in developing, your own venture?(Required)

If you are currently developing a venture or have an idea you would like to explore, tell us briefly about it.(Required)

If non-applicable, put n/a

Section 6 – Participation

Innovation Hub Associates will offer a range of opportunities throughout the semester. What level of participation do you anticipate?(Required)

In general, how many hours per week do you anticipate being able to commit to Innovation Hub?(Required)

We understand that this may vary from term to term.

1-2 hours

3-5 hours

6-9 hours

10+ hours

Are there any scheduling considerations or other commitments we should be aware of when considering you for InnovationHub opportunities?(Required)

Section 7 – Final Questions

A few final questions to help us get to know you and understand how you found the program

Is there one InnovationHub Associate activity, workshop, speaker topic or experience that you would be particularly excited to participate in?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you, your interests, or what you hope to contribute as an InnovationHub Associate?

How did you hear about the InnovationHub Associates Program?(Required)