Training & Outreach
We aim to develop and execute accessible entrepreneurship training for the University and beyond.
Many current programs outsource entrepreneurship and innovation training. There is an opportunity to develop standard and customizable education solutions to serve our own University ecosystem and lead to growth in new markets beyond the University. This will not only generate self-sustaining revenue for the E&I initiative, but also build stronger collaboration and cohesion across the McGill entrepreneurship ecosystem and Montreal business community.
Short-term initiatives by Fall 2023
| Initiative | Action Steps | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory role to support other faculties developing E&I offerings | Stakeholder Meetings, Participate in Events | MIF, Neuroscience, Public Health | Ongoing |
| SGI Grand Challenge | Develop Design Thinking Competition | SGI | Roll out Fall 2023 |
| Fundraising | Approach Donors to invest in E&I Initiative | Advancement | Begin Fall 2023 |
Medium-Term Initiatives by 2025
| Initiative | Action Steps | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship Workshop | Create a 1-day standard training package in Entrepreneurship | Executive Education | Brainstorming |
| Open-enrollment entrepreneurship classes for people out of school | Create an online entrepreneurship class | University Partners | Brainstorming |
| Tailored workshops according to the needs of diverse disciplines | Create specialized workshops | University Partners | Brainstorming |
Long-Term Initiatives beyond 2025
| Initiative | Action Steps | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Masters in E&I with different faculties | -- | Desautels & other Faculty | Brainstorming |
| Develop a suite of workshops on innovation and entrepreneurship in different contexts | -- | Desautels & other Faculty | Brainstorming |
