At the halfway mark, Experience Ventures celebrates success and adds opportunities for students for the winter term
The Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre and the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary are delighted with the response to the Experience Ventures program launched this fall. To date, 97 students are participating in various entrepreneurial projects. In response to the interest, the program has expanded and has 70 placements available for the Winter Term.
Opportunities for Students
Students across Atlantic Canada can apply to Experience Ventures to work hands-on with innovative businesses on real-world projects, develop valuable skills, and build professional networks.
One participant says, “Being able to work with real business owners while getting direct input on our ideas really gave us a taste of the entrepreneurial world.”
Sign up now! Those interested in upcoming Winter Term programs can submit a form and receive email notifications.
Enthusiastic response from business partners
We are thrilled with the response from the business community—all 66 opportunities are now assigned. This speaks to the value businesses place on connecting with the innovative talent, contemporary skills, and fresh thinking they gain by partnering in this program.
One of the founders and owners of Market Price, Lauren Ferguson BComm’20, reflects on her participation with Experience Ventures. "It was great to be part of it. We learned a lot from the students, and it was really nice to get involved with the community and our alumni connection [at Saint Mary’s University]," says Lauren. “I definitely recommend other businesses participate in the Experience Ventures Hackathon, especially small businesses in the community—it really gets you involved and sparks some great ideas.”
About Experience Ventures
Experience Ventures is a national program that pairs students with startups and businesses, providing unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning. The program offers a variety of placements, including hackathons, challenges, project experiences, student-in-residence positions, and interdisciplinary team projects.
For more information on Experience Ventures, please visit our website or contact:
Students: paige.bigelow@smu.ca
Businesses: denise.benison@smu.ca