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Located within Canada's most innovative university, the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo is also in a region ranked among the top startup ecosystems in the world.
Founded in 2002 by Howard Armitage, Conrad School's mission is to support and expand upon Waterloo's culture of entrepreneurship. For more than 20 years, our graduates have been driving and accelerating innovation in the Canadian economy and beyond.
Our internationally recognized researchers are devoted to forward-thinking work on innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization and work towards tackling the challenges of today and the future.
Join us as we drive forward innovation and entrepreneurship, together.
Access tomorrow's entrepreneurs today. Our outstanding students drive forward new thinking for a future workforce.
Connect with our world-renowned researchers at the forefront of entrepreneurship and business.
Be part of a profound network supporting global innovation and the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll gain a fresh perspective that creates inspiration for you and your organization.
#1 IN CANADA FOR ENTREPRENEURS
(PitchBook 2022)
1000+ VENTURES FOUNDED BY STUDENTS, FACULTY AND ALUMNI
At Waterloo, you own what you create through our Creator-Owned Intellectual Property Rights Policy
#1 MOST INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY IN CANADA
(Maclean’s 2023)
IMPACT SPOTLIGHT
Maria Smirnova, TaskMapper
The negative effects of burnout can spill into every area of our lives. Maria Smirnova at TaskMapper is helping teams and individuals avoid burnout with a new system that prioritizes balance and intervention. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Architectural Studies program, Maria helped launch her venture after taking part in our BET300 program and participating in E Co-op several times. Now, she hires our students as a BETS employer.
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Neel Dayal, Senior Director of Partnerships and Innovation, Rogers
Rogers Communications has worked with Conrad School's students in many different ways. Neel worked with students as part of the BET300 course. Here's what he had to say:
“Working with the Conrad School’s students was a pleasure. They’re equipped with business and innovation skillsets and a keen desire to learn the opportunities and challenges in our field. They provided concrete recommendations that were both technologically and financially sound.”
Neel Dayal
Senior Director of Partnerships
and Innovation, Rogers
Rogers Communications has worked with Conrad School's students in many different ways. Neel worked with students as part of the BET300 course. Here's what he had to say:
“Working with the Conrad School’s students was a pleasure. They’re equipped with business and innovation skillsets and a keen desire to learn the opportunities and challenges in our field. They provided concrete recommendations that were both technologically and financially sound.”
Ameya Kale
After completing the MBET program in 2022, Ameya continues to give back as a frequent guest speaker and judge on student competitions. On delivering his Design Thinking workshop to MBET students Ameya says:
“I was truly inspired by the dedication, curiosity and enthusiasm of the MBET students. The energy in the room was contagious.”