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- 2026
- The Chang Institute Advisory Board
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµBeedie student and Chang Institute entrepreneur recognized in Surrey & White Rock Top 25 Under 25
- Idea Prize 2026
- Catalyst Spring 2026: Designing for Accessibility, Scale, and Impact
- 2026 BCBusiness 30 Under 30
- Chang Institute Alumni Moment Energy Opens World's Largest EV Battery Repurposing Facility
- BUS 238 Demo Day Showcases the Next Generation of Student Innovators at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµSurrey
- Charles Chang Institute Relaunches Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate
- 2025
- 2025 Chang Institute Idea Prize Winner
- Incubator Alumnus Kenny Tung
- From Transit to Transformation: Highlights from the Inaugural Catalyst Challenge
- Announcing Inaugural EIR Shiva Nanda
- Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Opportunity Fest 2025
- Designing the Future of Energy: Highlights from the Catalyst Challenge
- 2024
- MAIS Student Laila Shaheen Transforms the AI Landscape with Educator-based Venture
- Innovative use for ancient plant takes top prize in pitch competition
- Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential at Opportunity Fest 2024
- Practicing Entrepreneurship for Career Readiness
- 2024 Year in Review
- Entrepreneurship Co-op empowers FHS student to expand non-profit program beyond Lower Mainland
- 2026
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Programs
LEARN
Open to all undergraduates at SFU, this interdisciplinary self-paced program allows you to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines – giving you an edge in the real world.
A dynamic, hands-on course where you’ll team up with senior students from across faculties to tackle real-world problems, design innovative solutions, and launch your own high-impact startup.
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concerntration is designed for Beedie students, aim to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and increase your confidence to create your own opportunities in business and society, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
EXPLORE
In a 10-15 minute 1-on-1 meeting, ask an experienced mentor any questions about your start-up idea or company.
Connect to experts and mentors to learn skills and practical experience for your venture, and build network with professionals.
Weekly hybrid sessions bringing together incubator clients, eCo-op students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
For those wanting an introduction to entrepreneurship, but don't yet have an idea, this program will guide you through development of innovative solutions to real issues faced by community partners.
Annual competition open to ideas, concepts, and early-stage startups, offering workshops, pitch practice, mentorship and cash prizes!
SFU’s largest showcase of student entrepreneurship projects, bringing together 200+ for an evening of innovation and networking.
BUILD
Through CANVAS, a self-directed program to help you explore your business idea and better understand your market.
Receive a paid salary while working full-time on your very own start-up and earn Co-op credit.
For the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµcommunity from any faculty, direct support to develop their own startup venture with mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs.
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and take part in paid graduate internship through exploration, launch and/or growth of an idea, startup or venture.