Why Western?
If you are looking to pursue a career in entrepreneurship, there's no better place to be than Western University. Through the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey, we are committed to helping our community discover their potential and power their dreams.
New Home of Entrepreneurship
The Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will be the physical home of entrepreneurship at Western University. Situated at the heart of campus, it will be Western’s first net-zero-energy building and a gathering place that houses a state-of-the-art, active learning classroom; a maker space equipped with 3D printers, metalworking, machinery, and woodworking tools; and a digital lab.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Whether you are eager to start a new company or incorporate entrepreneurial skills into your toolkit, our Certificate in Entrepreneurship will provide you with the educational foundation to think of new ideas, develop and execute successfully. The certificate is open to all degree students at Western University and includes courses in ideation, venture creation, and mentorship through our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.
Western Entrepreneurs
Across industries around Canada and beyond, Entrepreneurs from Western University are shaping the future of our world. Discover our past, present, and future through our podcasts, webinars, and feature articles.
Start learning with us today
You don't have to wait till you arrive at Western Campus to learn from our world-class professors and entrepreneurs. Start today with our free, online resources!
The Founder's Journey: An Entrepreneurial Process is a free online course that takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a business. It is taught by faculty at the Ivey Business School and Entrepreneurs from Western.
Browse our digital library of over 70 archived webinars covering a range
of topics from go-to-market strategy and risk management, to financing, corporate governance and sales, all taught by our entrepreneurs and faculty members.
Hear the incredible stories and lessons learned from entrepreneurs like Michael Katchen of Wealthsimple, Melissa Sariffodeen of Canada Learning Code, or Rami Helali of KOTN, through The Entrepreneur Podcast.