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Programs and courses

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GNG 4120 — Technology Entrepreneurship for Engineers and Computer Scientists

A hands-on introduction to starting and growing a tech company. This course teaches you to turn technical ideas into profitable, sustainable businesses.

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Master of Entrepreneurial Engineering Design

The Master of Engineering in Entrepreneurial Engineering Design provides advanced training and mentorship in engineering design in the context of entrepreneurship. The program focuses on designing new products or technology to be commercialized or made available and to have community impact, for engineers wishing to start companies.

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Simon Nehme Summer Entrepreneurship School

Our Entrepreneurship School takes advantage of the growing entrepreneurial and innovative community at the University of Ottawa and in the Ottawa region. It brings together like-minded individuals from across Canada and other countries to collaborate on exciting ventures.

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MakerLaunch startup accelerator

MakerLaunch helps University of Ottawa students and recent alumni entrepreneurs fast track commercialization of technologies and launch new tech startups. Our program is designed to surround startups with the team, facilities and tools to launch and scale.
Learn more about MakerLaunch

Pitch competition

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The Engineering Pitch Competition challenges engineering and computer science students to showcase their most innovative technology-based businesses, both at the idea and concept stages.  

This annual event offers:  

  • Cash prizes and in-kind support  
  • Expert feedback from industry judges  
  • Networking with potential investors  
  • Real-world entrepreneurial experience

Entrepreneurial stories

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Special Edition of We Do Cool Stuff: Celebrating International Women's Month and National Engineering Month

In honor of International Women's Month and National Engineering Month, we are excited to share the inspiring journey of Independence Robotics. This s…
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Two engineering student startups offer smart solutions to tackle rising costs

In a time when Canadians are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, two innovative student startups are stepping up with solutions that co…
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How the uOttawa Faculty of Engineering instills an entrepreneurial mindset in students

How uOttawa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem helped TerraFixing founder Vida Gabriel turn a love of chemistry into a $10 million carbon capture startup tra…