For early-stage teams interested in accessing resources and an entrepreneurial network to turn your idea, technology, or inspiration into a venture.
QyourVenture is a virtual part time program that guides participants' entrepreneurial journey in a tiered program that unlocks new opportunities and resources at each stage. Admissions run year-round on a rolling basis - you can join any time. The program welcomes community members, students from all disciplines and ventures in any sector, including not-for-profits!
Qyourventure has been a fantastic program for helping aspiring entrepreneurs to start their startup journey. This program helped connect me with a valuable network of fellow entrepreneurs and mentors and has been a great help to my business, Speak Fluent.
Michael Wong
Founder at Todotoronto and SpeakFluent
Why QyourVenture?
Startup Training
Learn from a diverse suite of workshops on topics such as, design thinking, systems thinking and pitching.
Funding Opportunities
Access seed funding from exclusive micro-grants and pitch competitions.
Innovative Network
Become an active member of our community while gaining access to a network of seasoned alumni and mentors.
Tools & Resources
Gain access to various tools an resources such as: SparQ Studios Makerspace, Google Cloud for Startups, Ownr, Pocketed, and the DE Toolbox.
Co-Working Space
Receive 24-hour access to the Rose Innovation Hub, and dedicated office or table space for your venture.
Coffee Club
Join our coffee club, for a low-cost we provide high-quality espresso drinks to help fuel your team in times of need.
Apply to QyourVenture
Join at any time throughout the year! It's as easy as three simple steps.
- Read and complete: Book Chapter: Where Do I Start?
- Read and Complete: Workbook Chapter: A Practical Guide to Primary Market Research
Email us at innovation.centre@queensu.ca to submit your pre-work, along with the following statement:
I will offer/produce [what] that will [address what problem or improve some condition] for [who would want to buy or use this product service]
Attend a group onboarding meeting scheduled bi-weekly on Thursday's at 10AM (EST).