Start Your Journey
Do you have an idea or an inkling to pursue a career in entrepreneurship? Whether you are trying to launch a business, find mentorship, or attract investors, we have a number of resources and opportunities to help you where you are at.
How can we help you on your journey?
Ideation Workshop
Do you have an idea that could evolve into a new business? Stress-test your idea through our workshop.
Founder's Journey
This free online course will guide you from early ideation to development, with insights on how to nurture and grow a new business.
1-on-1 Coaching
Book a free consultation with one of our business advisors to discuss your venture or business idea.
Alumni Stories
A number of alumni have pivoted their careers into entrepreneurship. Discover their stories here.
Accelerator
The Morrissette Accelerator offers education, programming, and resources to help launch new ventures.
Free Virtual Course: The Founder's Journey
Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, this free online course will guide you from early ideation to development, with insights on how to nurture and grow a new business.
Taught by our professors at the Ivey Business School, this 8-module course runs throughout the year. All learning modules and tests are online, so you can complete the course at your own pace.
Entrepreneurship is a journey, and through this program, we will be with you every step of the way.
Our Business Advisors
Like most things in life, it 'takes a village' to successfully start a business. At Morrissette Entrepreneurship, our experienced advisors provide one-on-one coaching to equip you with the knowledge, know-how and tools to build and grow a business with confidence.
Funding Opportunities for Alumni
Morrissette Accelerator
Take your new venture to the next level through our three-month-long Western Accelerator. Applications for the three annual cohorts open in February, June, and November.
Amplify & Western Angels' Demo Day
The Western Angels' Demo Day and its' prequel, Amplify, are semi-annual opportunities to showcase your company and offer $12,500+ in prizes to recognize, reward, and accelerate the Western University's most innovative student startups.
Proteus Innovation Competition
The Proteus Innovation Competition is an intense four-month competition that will challenge individuals to create a viable commercialization strategy for 1 of 6 promising technologies, in hopes of winning a cash prize!