Founders Program
In the Founders Program, you'll gain access to education, mentorship, a $20,000 tuition bursary and the opportunity to grow your entrepreneurial network on campus. It's the perfect environment to develop your business.
Applications close in the spring your first year at Western. If you're accepted, you'll be part of the Founders Program for the your second, third and fourth year.
Exclusive Founder Network
Entrepreneurial Summer Internship (ESI)
Turn your summer into a launchpad. The Entrepreneurial Summer Internship (ESI) empowers Western students to work full-time on their own ventures while developing the mindset and skills to succeed as founders. You'll receive $10,000 in funding, dedicated workspace in the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and access to mentorship, peer support, and workshops led by experienced entrepreneurs.
Learn, build, and grow your business in a community that takes ideas beyond the start.
Paid Summer Internship
Pitch Competitions
Pitch your business idea to receive funding. With awards ranging from $150 to $20,000 and beyond, there are opportunities at every level, whether you want to test early ideas or are looking for investments to level-up your established business.
Business Funding
