Programs for students from all faculties!
Carleton University’s Innovation Hub provides budding entrepreneurs and student-founders the tools and resources they need to spark innovation and create new ventures. Located on the ground floor of the Nicol Building, the Hub is an open space for students to become inspired, make connections with like-minded peers, and advance their entrepreneurial ideas.
Students can enroll in one of the Hub’s incubator programs – Nest, Changemaker, Ideas, Hatch, and Launch – to develop skills, explore solutions to problems they are passionate about solving, and learn how to make a positive impact on the community through their ventures. The Hub also provides experiential learning and work-integrated learning opportunities that enable students to work in teams and develop skills that they can rely on throughout their careers. Senior students in third year or above have the option to register for academic credit in directed studies through specific business courses BUSI 4907, BUSI 5905, BUSI 3800i, BUSI 4800i, & BUSI 5997i.
Nest
Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship while:
- Transforming your ideas into reality
- Applying your academic learning and professional experience in new ways
- Earning an optional academic credit (credit available to students in 3rd year & above)
Changemaker
Build a solution which addresses one of more of the UN SDG goals while:
- Exploring your passions and interests
- Learning how to build a high impact solution or venture
- Earning an optional academic credit (credit available to students in 3rd year & above)
Ideas
Join a multi-disciplinary student team on a 12-14 week experiential learning opportunity and:
- Develop practical solutions for real-world clients
- Gain hands-on project management experience
- Earn an optional academic credit (credit available to students in 3rd year & above)
Hatch
Join a cohort of out-of-the-box thinkers searching for ways to turn their big ideas into businesses by:
- Exploring the most innovative business models to make your idea a reality
- Leveraging the Ottawa innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems to get your business launched
- Earning an optional academic credit (credit available to students in 3rd year & above)
Launch
Join a cohort of incorporated student-founders in the process of growing their businesses while:
- Networking with industry mentors, advisors and coaches
- Exploring new ways to attract customers, expand offers and build momentum
- Earning an optional academic credit (credit available to students in 3rd year & above)