Program Overview

The Schulich Leaders Entrepreneurship Program is a 6-weekend virtual bootcamp and pitch competition designed exclusively for Schulich Leaders.

Schulich Leaders are the recipients of the Schulich Leader Scholarship who have completed their undergraduate education in Canada at one of the 20 partner universities.

This program bridges the gap between STEM brilliance and business execution, teaching you how to turn technical knowledge into a scalable startup.

Building on the Success of Cohort 1 ( 2025 )

Following a massive inaugural year in which 42 Schulich Leaders (both students and alumni) graduated. Launched 12 new ventures—with our winning team qualifying for the global $1M Hult Prize competition—Cohort 2 returns to offer an even more refined curriculum and access to world-class mentorship.

How it Works:

Global Collaboration: Selected Schulich Leaders from Canada form teams to tackle key challenges in Canada.
World-Class Curriculum: Interactive virtual sessions led by founders and VCs on validation, product-market fit, and fundraising.
Elite Mentorship: Every team is paired with an industry mentor (Founders, VCs, Tech Leaders) to guide them from ideation to pitch.

The Prizes:

The program culminates in a live pitch competition judged by real investors.

1st Place: $10,000 CAD
2nd Place: $5,000 CAD
3rd Place : $ 1,000 CAD
Certificate: A Schulich Startups + YSpace Certificate of Completion.

Review the Impact Report of Cohort 1 - HERE.

Meet your Instructors

Eva Lau

Founding and General Partner

Two Small Fish Ventures

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 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year of university in Canada.

Pre-requisites -

All Schulich Leaders must have completed the Fraser Institute's Economic course.

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 & recipients of the Schulich Leader Scholarship who have completed their undergraduate education in Canada at one of the 20 partner universities.

How to Apply

Complete the registration form to share your interest

Deadline: January 15th, 2026 - 12:00 pm EST

Spots are limited.

We encourage early application as candidates are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Application Process

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete the registration form to apply.

Deadline: January 15, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST

Step 2: Selection & Notification

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected participants will receive an official invitation via email.

Step 3: Confirm Your Spot

To secure your seat in the cohort, a $250 CAD refundable deposit is required.

Note: This deposit is fully refunded upon successful completion of the program (attendance and participation).

Questions?

Contact Shray Kumar Bhatnagar at shrayfac@yorku.ca

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.

Review the Impact Report of cohort 1 - READ HERE

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