Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - University of Manitoba

Our 2025/26 Impact Report is here and what a year it’s been!

This year was filled with growth, opportunity, and momentum as over 1,000 students engaged with the Stu Clark Centre from across .

1️⃣ 800+ students competed in the CPHR Pitch Competition
2️⃣ 150+ applications for the Stu Clark New Venture Championships where 22 universities were represented
3️⃣ 250+ Startup Coach meetings with students across
4️⃣ 52 Side Hustle businesses launched since the start of the course in September 2024
5️⃣ 85+ webinar hosted over 6 years with 9,800 registrants

This is the only the beginning of what’s to come from entrepreneurs at the University of Manitoba!

Read the full 2025/26 Impact Report in our bio 🔗

Congratulations to all of the graduates walking across the stage today!

A special congratulations to these three Stu Clark Centre students who have been an integral part of our centre for the last four years.

We can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds for you! ♥️

Entrepreneurship doesn’t happen alone at .

It takes a community, including our entrepreneurial ecosystem, to raise entrepreneurs like Daniel Gagnon, an MBA student who turned his curiosity into a battery technology venture alongside Dr. Christian Kuss.

“What gives me passion is building the business - the learning, the challenges, and the process.”

After learning about the CPPA Binder in his MBA class from the Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, & Innovation office (PKMK), Daniel jumped at the opportunity, dove into completing his research, and helped take the next steps to support Dr. Christian Kuss with this innovative battery idea.

Read Daniel’s full entrepreneurial story on UM Today News in our bio 🔗

Every business starts somewhere! Whether it’s a wedding, wellness tea, or a guide for newcomers finding their footing in a new country.

For these three students from the Faculties of and , they pursued their passions in the How to Start a Side Hustle Course, where they didn’t just build businesses, they built confidence.

Read the full story on UM Today news in our bio 🔗

Applications for Fall 2026 are opening in July. Stay tuned!

Next week high school students from across Manitoba will take the stage at the 2026 Manitoba High School Pitch Workshop!

In this full day of hands-on learning with Startup Coach, Ben Isakov, students will pitch their creative ideas to three industry experts as they start their entrepreneurial journeys.

See you on June 3rd at the SmartPark Innovation Hub!

The 2026 Stu Clark New Venture Championships have come to a close for another year, where 32 teams competed for over $72,000 in cash prizes!
 
The energy in the room throughout the weekend was unmatched as 22 universities from across North America gathered for one of Canada’s largest business plan competitions.
 
From detecting Parkinson’s 10 years earlier to smart horse blankets tracking vital signs in real time, NVC 2026 showcased what bold and powerful innovation looks like.
 
Read the event recap story on UM Today News in our bio 🔗
 

We are still buzzing from the energy of the 2026 Stu Clark New Venture Championships earlier this month!

The full photo gallery is now available in our bio for you to relieve all the moments from NVC 2026 🔗

Stay tuned next year’s NVC dates coming soon!