University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week

Join us for U of T’s annual showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship .

Online events
Networking
Career support
Social & fun
Young Alumni
Global Events
New Grads
U of T Entrepreneurship Week, March 4-7
  • Plus, don't miss True Blue Impact Day on March 7

 From March 4 - 7, join U of T's entrepreneurial community at 15+ events showcasing, celebrating, and rewarding innovation and startup activity at U of T.

With over 650 venture-backed companies launched in the past decade, U of T is ranked as one of the top universities for founders, a top five university-managed incubator globally, and #1 in Canada for research-based startups.

All are welcome at this week of public events – alumni, students, mentors, business leaders, investors and anyone else who wants to be inspired and learn why U of T is the place to innovate.

Events will be delivered in a variety of formats. Explore the schedule below and register for each event you wish to attend.

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True Blue Impact Day 

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On March 7, True Blue Impact Day culminates U of T Entrepreneurship Week with a day of high-impact in-person and online events:

  • Cheer on the 11 U of T startups shortlisted as they compete for $100,000 in prizes at the Desjardins Startup Prize Pitch Competition  (In-Person & Livestreamed)

  • Tune into the Desjardins Speaker Series Keynote for a candid conversation with Allen Lau (BASc 1991, MASc 1992) and Eva Lau (BASc 1992), the alumni founders and investors behind Wattpad and Two Small Fish Ventures. (In-Person & Livestreamed)

  • Connect with 40+ startup founders, campus accelerators and community partners at the True Blue Expo (In-Person only)

Register for True Blue Impact Day


 


Have questions about this event?

Contact University of Toronto Entrepreneurship at entrepreneurs@utoronto.ca

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Online events 

U of T alumni online programming includes free Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), the U of T alumni book club, and online lectures and webinars on a wide range of topics from health to computing to Indigenous Studies.

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Networking 

Looking to network, meet new friends, find others in your field, or make new connections? Tap into the global U of T alumni community.

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Career support 

Whether you’re a new grad seeking help landing a job or an established worker interested in keeping your skills fresh, U of T can be your lifelong resource for ideas, connections, credentials and support.

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Social & fun 

Reap the benefits of U of T’s incredible network as you play, learn, and build your career with your fellow alumni.

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Young Alumni 

U of T offers our newest grads an array of events and resources geared to your needs, from further study discounts to career assistance and fun social events.

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Global Events 

Bring the University of Toronto wherever you are, find global events and connect with alumni around the world. 

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New Grads 

You’re a U of T alum now and this is your community. Make the most of it!

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