What is The Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI)?
The Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI) is a pilot program that connects industry challenges with academic researchers in the USA and Canada. The program aims to match commercially viable products with entrepreneurial-minded students and create new ventures.
FCEI aims to unlock the potential of the Fulbright research network of 1000+ Universities; this will implement technological innovation and commercialize research that solves some of the world’s most pressing issues, create jobs, and drive environmental and social impact.
This program supports promising professionals, students, scholars and independent researchers who are interested in bringing their ideas to market. The program is open to all areas, with a preference for projects with identifiable social impact.
The FCEI offers professionals, students, and scholars the tools, knowledge, and resources to turn their innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. This support is designed to guide their entrepreneurial journey from the classroom, the lab, and the community to the market as they launch new ventures and commercialize their ideas.
Program Highlights
ComprehensiveSupport
Participants receive hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to startup acceleration resources from Alacrity Canada and Startup Science.
Social ImpactFocus
Networking andMentorship
The program emphasizes extensive networking and mentoring to guide participants from ideation to commercialization.
Inclusive andOpen
Partner Information
FCEI leverages Fulbright Canada’s connections to top research institutions and talent, as well as Alacrity’s expertise in mentorship, investment readiness, and venture building, to create a strong support system for entrepreneurial development. Through Startup Science’s platform, participants receive expert guidance from research and development to market launch, along with mentorship from industry leaders and program network experts to help them succeed.
Fulbright Canada
Startup Science
Alacrity Canada
Partner Information
FCEI leverages Fulbright Canada’s connections to top research institutions and talent, as well as Alacrity’s expertise in mentorship, investment readiness, and venture building, to create a strong support system for entrepreneurial development. Through Startup Science’s platform, participants receive expert guidance from research and development to market launch, along with mentorship from industry leaders and program network experts to help them succeed.
Fulbright Canada
Startup Science
Alacrity Canada
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