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Year In Review 2023

Comprehensive Support The Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship supported entrepreneurship and innovation across all eight of Simon Fraser University’s faculties.  Through education, mentorship, workshops, events, and networking, the Chang Institute found ways to support the unique needs and skills of innovation talent throughout SFU’s communities.  Alumni Success- Acquisition Startup client, eCoop Alumni and 2022 Coast […]

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Opportunity Fest 2023

Inspiring the Transformative Synergy of Entrepreneurship The entrepreneurial spirit continues to thrive at SFU, as seen at this year’s Opportunity Fest, which brought over 250 community members together on November 23, 2023 at SFU’s Surrey campus.   Simon Fraser University’s largest showcase of student entrepreneurial projects is hosted annually by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship […]

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Investing in Entrepreneurship for Social Impact

How can we position entrepreneurship to drive change for the benefit of communities and our society? By investing in entrepreneurs who bring strength and resilience, a pursuit of success and independence tempered by a desire to create social impact in their communities.   Entrepreneurship is not just an end goal for venture growth and profits. It […]

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Cardboard Project 5.0-Celebrate Community Talent

On the evening of September 21st, 2023, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Center, over 130 guests welcomed the heartwarming return of a fundraiser in its 5th year that beautifully showcases the boundless talent and resilience of the DTES (Downtown East side) community. This was a joyous occasion where guests came together to soak in the […]

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SFU grad develops wearable harm reduction device

(This news article originally appeared on SFU News – May 18, 2023) A medical device developed by a Simon Fraser University alumnus to provide real-time overdose monitoring and detection is now one step closer to providing harm reduction solutions—for impacted individuals and service providers addressing the issue—after acquisition by a digital health company. ODEN Health Solutions, founded in 2020 by CEO Alex McGovern […]

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SFU Tech Startup Takes Social Impact Online

For many, the holidays are a time of gift giving. Contributing some of your time to volunteer can have a lasting positive impact on many people’s lives. Startup founders from MeaningfulWork and Moment Energy – two Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship-associated startups – are joining forces this holiday season to make a difference!    While non-profits organizations were struggling to find […]

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FootyStats: A Statistical Anomaly

It is the entrepreneur’s dream, a version of the story most of us are familiar with by now. Working in a basement, dorm room, or garage building a solution for a market in desperate need of innovation, but with only a small few finding the right product market fit. In Jaime Tatsubana’s case, the market […]

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#MadeBySFU returns to SFU-Surrey

#MadeBySFU celebrates SFU product entrepreneurs, introduces new items to SFU Spirit Shop shelves, and encourages everyone to think and buy local.  This year’s annual marketplace returned in person to SFU’s Surrey campus on October 13, 2022, attracting hundreds of shoppers and showcasing diverse wares, such as gourmet cookies, unique walking sticks, herbal salves and more.

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#MadeBySFU Spotlight- Mala the Brand

The #MadebySFU’s annual marketplace is fast approaching and a new set of entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their products. In preparation for the event, we highlight past competitors from the product competition who have taken their ventures to new heights. When Melody Lim first started making candles, it was a small project that she embarked on alongside her 9-5 […]

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