We believe that great minds deserve the chance to flourish. With our comprehensive support system, you'll not only refine your business concept but also develop the skills and confidence necessary to bring it to market.
Supporting community and alumni innovators and student entrepreneurs from every degree program on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Conncted by in-person workshops and virtual startup support to any student studying on Laurier's Milton campus.
Based in Lazaridis Hall with a variety of student programs and community networks for every student in any program on Laurier's Waterloo campus.
Mentorship
Connect with experienced mentors who provide guidance tailored to your unique journey.
Structured Support
Access frameworks and resources that help you build a solid foundation for your business.
Community
Join a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, sharing insights, challenges and successes.
Join us at StartUp Lab and turn your vision into reality. We are happy to help you havigate your venture as an entrepreneur.
We also welcome applications from individuals passionate about entrepreneurship. If you're interested in joining an existing venture and contributing with your skills and talents, we invite you to apply as well.
Join us at our events to connect with students, entrepreneurs and mentors to learn how you can build and grow your start-up. You can also read our StartUp Lab stories to learn about ventures that come out of the StartUp Lab.
Check back for upcoming StartUp Lab events for the upcoming year. We'll be posting them shortly.
No, you don't need to have a business plan to be accepted into the StartUp Lab. However, at minimum, you must have a clear concept of the problem you want to solve.
Entry is competitive so the more developed your idea is the better.
Laurier students, alumni and members of the community at large are eligible to apply to StartUp Lab. You may have supporting team members from other institutions or from the community.
Being a part of StartUp Lab will provide you with access to our vast network of experienced entrepreneurs and mentors who can guide you through the process of building your business. StartUp Lab entrepreneurs have access to our workspace available in Lazaridis Hall.
Office location: LH1021, 64 University Avenue West
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
E: startuplabbrantford@wlu.ca
Office Location: Community Innovation Hub, MDC 103, 67 Darling Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 2K6
