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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00to13:00
Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101

This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre, Lean Canvas, Business Model Canvas, entrepreneurial mindset, Lean Launchpad methodology
Friday, January 16, 2026 14:30to15:00
 DIY Headshots
Get LinkedIn-ready with a great photo-no fancy equipment needed!Ìý
Need a professional-looking photo for your LinkedIn profile but don't have one yet? We've got you covered!
Classified as: student services, career planning service, linkedin, workshop, Headshot
Monday, January 19, 2026 17:00to19:00
Mixer Monday

This monthly meeting is a chance for you to harness the collective knowledge of the community and overcome your current hurdles in building your current or next big idea. Talk about projects, ideas, and start-ups. It's an opportunity to meet other members of our Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ community face-to-face and strengthen connections with one another.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre, Social events
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 16:00to17:30

This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.

Classified as: Graduate Students, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre, SKILLSETS Graduate Workshops
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 15:00to16:00
 Craft a LinkedIn Profile and Elevator Pitch That Stand Out

Your BA is more than a degree - it's a story worth telling. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to present your experiences with confidence, create a LinkedIn profile that highlights your strengths and craft an elevator pitch that makes a lasting impression.

Classified as: student services, career planning service, workshop, linkedin, networking
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 16:00to17:30

Led by a team of caseworkers from Compass Startup Legal Clinic, this workshop provides startup founders with a clear path through the legal landscape, offering insight on issues such as incorporation, governance, fundraising, and selecting the ideal legal structure.

Classified as: Graduate Students, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre, SKILLSETS Graduate Workshops
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00to13:00
Foundations of IP and Patent Searching

This workshop will demystify and explain the various form of intellectual property (IP), namely, patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets. We will then do some actual patent searching using the DERWENT worldwide patent database.Ìý

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00to13:00
Market Research and Analysis of Competition

This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to analyze the competition, and the resources available at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ to perform market research. Our market research librarian will walk us through some of those resources using a new market research canvas tool.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 16:00to17:30

This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning. The Five Forces Framework will be presented and applied during an exercise.

Learning outcomes:

  • Explain the impact of an industry from a startup’s perspective.
  • Apply the Five Forces Model.
  • Develop strategies to perform your industry analysis.

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Classified as: Graduate Students, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre, SKILLSETS Graduate Workshops
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00to13:00
Customer Discovery

This workshop will provide an overview on the customer discovery process and then delve deeper into how to conduct customer interviews and how to iterate on your business model canvas.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 13:00to14:00
Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101

This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 16:00to17:30

This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to analyze the competition, and the resources available at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ to perform market research. Our market research librarian will walk us through some of those resources using a market research canvas tool.

Classified as: Graduate Students, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Engine Centre, SKILLSETS Graduate Workshops

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