Looking to turn your idea into a business? Need funding, mentorship, or startup support? Startup Connect is your one-stop shop for all things entrepreneurship as a student. Plus, you have a chance to win a Business Starter book and merchandise prize package designed to help you grow as an entrepreneur! Register below for a reminder!
What to Expect
- Meet Incubators & Accelerators – Learn about programs that can help you launch and scale.
- Explore Funding & Grants – Get insights on how to secure financial support.
- Ask questions to a law clinic – Get legal support for your startup.
- Connect with Industry Experts – Build your network and get advice from experienced entrepreneurs.
- Discover Student & Community Resources – Find the tools and support systems available at U of M and beyond.
From local incubators to government programs, everything you need to start, grow, and scale your business will be in one place. Whether you’re brainstorming an idea or already running a startup, this is where you find your next step.
Exhibitors
- The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
- Futurpreneur (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
- Idea Start
- L. Kerry Vickar Law Clinic (9:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
- Manitoba Technology Accelerator (MTA)
- North Forge
- Science Innovation Hub
- U of M Student Organized Market Initiative (UMSOMI)
- More to be announced…







