Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking - UCalgary

What a wonderful finale to this year's Experience Ventures Solutions Lab! The top four teams had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. Thank you Rachelle Haddock, Tara B., Richard L., Mike Procee, MBA, P.Eng., and Justin Walford for making some time to hear the amazing, innovative solutions each team came up with. And a special thanks to Kurt White, MBA for the work you put in to make an amazing program for the students. Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking - UCalgary CC: Evangelos (Gelly) Gnissios, Anica Vasic, Guy Levesque, Taline Loschiavo, Kristen Fong

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Cannon Lachapelle Award winners: James Gu, Lujaina Eldelebshany, Declan Sander, and Bill Zheng! First established in 2019 through the generosity of former UCalgary president Dr. M. Elizabeth Cannon, BSc (Eng)’84, MSc’87, PhD’91, and Dr. Gérard Lachapelle, PhD, professor emeritus of engineering, this prestigious $10,000 award recognizes undergraduate students who embody ingenuity and entrepreneurial thinking in their work and studies. Each recipient has worked with the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking and continues to exemplify the innovative spirit that inspired the creation of this award. Congratulations to all the recipients for this well-deserved honour! Read more about their incredible achievements here: https://bit.ly/40Vh9kp University of Calgary #UCalgary

Join us on November 27th for the next TC Energy Ingenuity Speaker Series with Danielle Gifford, MBA’20, UCalgary Alum, Director of AI & Cloud at PwC. She will be discussing AI, data centers, and the future of energy. This keynote will delve into the underlying technology that drives AI and the essential role data centers play in this process. We will examine how these advancements contribute to higher energy consumption and explore some of the innovative solutions being developed to address these energy challenges. Open to University of Calgary students, faculty, and alumni interested in entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. The first 50 attendees to check in will receive an exclusive gift bag, courtesy of TC Energy! Learn more and register to secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4ffS48n. 

Welcome to the University of Calgary and the Hunter Hub! We are very excited to have Guy Levesque join us on November 25.

Wrapping up an inspiring Lab2Market Summit in Toronto, where Innovate Calgary and the University of Calgary proudly supported five incredible startups, each leading in their fields. Over two days, these ambitious teams showcased groundbreaking solutions that turn research into reality. We were thrilled to see these startups shine and represent Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit: - Munitora – Transforming livestock management with advanced IoT and data analytics for sustainable and efficient operations.  - FibroDynamx – Pioneering tissue regeneration therapies to reduce scarring and improve recovery outcomes.  - MLCan – Setting new standards in flow measurement accuracy to drive efficiency across industries.  - PEACH DACquiri Inc. – Leading the way in carbon dioxide removal with innovative ocean and land-based solutions for a sustainable future.  - CraftXR – Empowering healthcare professionals with cutting-edge XR simulation training for a new era of immersive learning.  - Street2School – Bridging education gaps for vulnerable children in Nigeria, delivering mobile learning spaces for impactful community education: https://lnkd.in/gsmndJdR We’re immensely proud of these teams’ dedication and are excited to support their journeys toward creating a lasting impact. Thank you to the #L2MSummit for hosting such a fantastic event and to everyone who joined us in championing the future of Canadian innovation! #Lab2Market #UCalgaryStartups #InnovateCalgary #YYCInnovation

Kayla Michaels, a fourth-year business student at the Haskayne School of Business shares her experience with the Embedded Certificate in Entrepreneurial Thinking. This unique program will help you develop the ability to grow ideas and foster innovation in any environment. Enrol now and start your journey to success. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4cCHdTU. #UCalgary University of Calgary

Meet Shantel Buttler, founder of Elektra Industries, turning innovation into impact with safe, sustainable solid-state sodium batteries. After completing the Lab2Market Launch program at #UCalgary's Hunter Hub, she’s gearing up for even bigger achievements. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cSQsjk

Join us for the next Hunter Hub Skills Clinic on November 5th. We’re excited to welcome Connor Curran, Co-founder of Local Laundry, as our guest speaker! This event is open to University of Calgary students, faculty, and alumni interested in building entrepreneurial skills. Hear how Connor grew a clothing brand into one of Canada’s top lifestyle companies, driving growth through strategic acquisitions while staying committed to ethical sourcing. As a prominent leader in Calgary’s business community, Connor actively supports local causes, striving to create a positive impact that lasts. Space is limited – register today: https://bit.ly/3YHqCul. #UCalgary 

We're still not over the Experience Ventures National Meeting. 🙌 Earlier this month, the Experience Ventures partner network gathered at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking to meet in person and celebrate the success of the program as it embarks on its fourth year. Here's a snapshot of what went down during the meeting. 💡 University of Calgary | Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking - UCalgary | Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship | The Forge McMaster | Brilliant Catalyst | SFU VentureLabs | Zone Learning at Toronto Metropolitan University | uOttawa | Carrefour de l'entrepreneuriat | Entrepreneurship Hub | Université de Sherbrooke | YSpace, York University | Université de Montréal | Conestoga College | Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre | University of Alberta | #ucalgary | Anica Vasic

Introducing Shantel Butler, the founder and CEO of Elektra Industries, where groundbreaking innovation meets sustainable energy. Elektra Industries supplies safe and sustainable solid-state sodium batteries for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in collaboration with the Advanced Ionics for Sustainable Energy Lab (AISEL) at the University of Calgary. This patented clean technology is the highest energy density sodium battery with lower cost, higher safety, wider operating temperatures, and significantly improved environmental outcomes compared to standard lithium batteries. Shantel recently completed the Lab2Market Launch program at the Hunter Hub and is now headed toward even bigger achievements. Start something and explore entrepreneurial programs at https://lnkd.in/gtSYrz5V. #UCalgary #StartupSpotlight #Entrepreneurship