Program Overview

The Schulich Leaders Entrepreneurship Program is a 4-week virtual bootcamp and pitch competition that offers a comprehensive and curated experience for those Schulich Leaders who are interested in entrepreneurship.

The virtual bootcamp is designed to equip participants with the business skills to turn their technical knowledge into startups - by teaching them how to identify and capture entrepreneurial opportunities.

The program includes participants from Canada and Israel, supported by the Schulich Foundation through the Schulich Leader Scholarship program.

The curriculum focuses on interactive group sessions, culminating in a live pitch competition where top-performing teams will receive prizes of CAD $10,000 (1st place) and CAD $5,000 (2nd place).

Meet your Instructors

Eva Lau

Founding and General Partner

Two Small Fish Ventures

Lucas Chang

Founder and Director

Y2 Entrepreneurship Lab

Erich Ko

Founder & CEO

Hopin Technologies

Roshni Wijayasinha

Founder and CEO Prosh Marketing

Shay Nulman

Co-Founder & CFO

Mantaro Capital Corp

Sarah Wilson

Principal

Panache Ventures

Who can Apply

From Canada

Canadian Schulich Leaders - Students

Current Schulich Leaders in their 3rd or 4th year of university in Canada

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM-related degree at one of the 20 partner universities across Canada

Canadian Schulich Leaders - Alumni

Schulich Leader alumni with a passion for entrepreneurship & recipient of the Schulich Leader Scholarship who have completed their undergraduate education in Canada at one of the 20 partner universities.

From Israel

Israeli Schulich Leaders - Students

Current Schulich Leaders in their 1st, 2nd , 3rd or 4th year of university in Israel

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM-related degree at one of the 5 partner universities (Technion, HebrewU, Bar-IlanU, Ben-GurionU, Tel-Aviv U) across Israel

Israeli Schulich Leaders - Alumni

Schulich Leader alumni with a passion for entrepreneurship & recipient of the Schulich Leader Scholarship who have completed their undergraduate education in Israel at one of the 5 partner universities.

How to Apply

Complete the registration form to share your interest

Deadline: January 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm EST

Canadian Applicants

APPLY HERE

Israeli Applicants

APPLY HERE

Application Process

Step 1 - Complete the registration form to share your interest.

Deadline: January 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm EST

Step 2 - Shortlisted participants will be notified by January 28, 2025.

Step 3 - Once shortlisted, participants will be asked to pay a $250(CAD) refundable deposit to confirm their spot in the program.

**Deposits will be returned to participants upon successful completion of the program**

E-mail Shray Kumar Bhatnagar with any questions.

Program Schedule

Virtual

Participant Benefits

Turn Your Knowledge Into a Business:

Learn the business skills needed to turn your technical expertise into a viable startup.

Leverage Expert Trainers and Resources:

Receive hands-on mentorship and training to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

Connect and Collaborate with Peers and Leaders:

Build relationships with like-minded peers, established entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

Earn a Prestigious Certificate:

Receive a Schulich Startups + YSpace Certificate of Completion.

Special access to VIP events happening in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:

Gain exclusive access to future Schulich Startups and YSpace VIP events.