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Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI)

Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI)

Turning Academic Research Into Commercially Viable Startups

Turning Academic Research Into Commercially Viable Startups

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.

Turn your academic research into a start-up with
The Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative
Turn your academic research into a start-up with
The Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative

Program Highlights

Comprehensive
Support

Participants receive hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to startup acceleration resources from Alacrity Canada and Startup Science.

Social Impact
Focus

Preference is given to projects that address pressing societal challenges, such as climate change, sustainability, and economic inequality.

Networking and
Mentorship

The program emphasizes extensive networking and mentoring to guide participants from ideation to commercialization.

Inclusive and
Open

The initiative is committed to providing opportunities on a competitive and inclusive basis, particularly for founders with socially impactful solutions.

“The unprecedented partnership of traditional startup acceleration and a fully-scalable online support program will provide the best of both worlds to participants and also allow the effort to expand more quickly.”
Dr. Michael K. Hawes President and CEO - Fulbright 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

Fulbright Canada

Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has stood as a hallmark of international educational exchange, promoting mutual understanding between nations through academic and cultural exchange programs.
With the launch of the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative, Fulbright continues bridging borders and minds in the pursuit of a more prosperous and harmonious global community. The FCEI leverages Fulbright Canada’s connections to top research institutions and talent.

Startup Science

Startup Science

Startup Science is a ground-breaking web-based entrepreneur support system that offers a comprehensive and immersive learning experience, blending theory with practical, real-world applications that lets startup founders learn – and do – while building their business.
Thanks to the partnership with Alacrity Canada, FCEI participants will access a platform of courses and tools that guides founders through all seven stages of the Startup Lifecycle; from initial vision to a planned exit.

Alacrity Canada

Alacrity Canada

Alacrity is a leading organization in the technology ecosystem; we enable founders with innovative business ideas and connect a network of successful serial entrepreneurs with business leaders.
Alacrity’s commitment to a sustainable customer-led funding model is supported by its dynamic, impactful programs that cater to real-time business needs. With offices in 10 cities worldwide and in partnership with Wesley Clover, Alacrity offers entrepreneurs a platform to commercialize their products and attract investment for growth.

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

Fulbright Canada

Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has stood as a hallmark of international educational exchange, promoting mutual understanding between nations through academic and cultural exchange programs.
With the launch of the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative, Fulbright continues bridging borders and minds in the pursuit of a more prosperous and harmonious global community. The FCEI leverages Fulbright Canada’s connections to top research institutions and talent.

Startup Science

Startup Science

Startup Science is a ground-breaking web-based entrepreneur support system that offers a comprehensive and immersive learning experience, blending theory with practical, real-world applications that lets startup founders learn – and do – while building their business.
Thanks to the partnership with Alacrity Canada, FCEI participants will access a platform of courses and tools that guides founders through all seven stages of the Startup Lifecycle; from initial vision to a planned exit.

Alacrity Canada

Alacrity Canada

Alacrity is a leading organization in the technology ecosystem; we enable founders with innovative business ideas and connect a network of successful serial entrepreneurs with business leaders.
Alacrity’s commitment to a sustainable customer-led funding model is supported by its dynamic, impactful programs that cater to real-time business needs. With offices in 10 cities worldwide and in partnership with Wesley Clover, Alacrity offers entrepreneurs a platform to commercialize their products and attract investment for growth.

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Victoria Office
201-1017 Fort St.
Victoria BC, V8V3K5

Vancouver Office
804 Pacific St.
Vancouver BC, V6Z 1C2

Victoria Office
201-1017 Fort St.
Victoria BC, V8V3K5

Vancouver Office
804 Pacific St.
Vancouver BC, V6Z1C2

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