Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative – Turn Your Research into a Startup
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
Where academia meets entrepreneurship
FCEI leverages Fulbright Canada’s connections to top research institutions and talent, as well as Alacrity Canada’s expertise in mentorship, investment readiness, and venture building, to create a strong support system for entrepreneurial development.
In addition, participants receive access to expert guidance from industry leaders and program network experts to help them succeed through the Startup Science platform.
About Fulbright Canada
Since its inception in 1946, Fulbright Canada has stood as a hallmark of international educational exchange, promoting mutual understanding between nations through academic and cultural programs.
With the launch of the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative, Fulbright continues bridging borders and minds in pursuit of a more prosperous and harmonious global community.
The FCEI leverages Fulbright Canada’s connections to top research institutions and talent.
Dr. Michael Hawes
President & Chief Executive Officer
Fulbright Canada
Robin McLay
Senior Advisor, Fulbright Canada
Director, Honouring Nations Canada
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