Startup 101 Bootcamp
2025 Details
When:
- January 25th
- University of Regina Campus
- La Cite 215
- February 8th
- University of Regina Campus
- La Cite 215
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Bootcamp Finale: March 19th
- Innovation Saskatchewan
- Rotunda
Who: University of Regina Students, Faculty and Staff
Throughout the Bootcamp (3 days), attendees will work alongside like-minded individuals to develop their business concepts and create a compelling pitch. At the end of the program, participants will have the chance to present their ideas to industry judges, gaining valuable feedback and exposure, as well as a chance to win money to develop your startup. This Bootcamp is ideal for those looking to take the next steps toward launching a startup.
What you will gain:
- Insights into startups and entrepreneurship
- Enhanced business communication skills
- Effective market validation techniques
- Expanded professional networks
- Skills to craft a winning pitch
- Personalized mentoring from industry experts
Please Note:
- All faculties are welcome to join!
- Attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory for all three sessions.
- Spots are limited and participants are selected based on their idea, skillset, ability to fully commit to the Startup Bootcamp and area of study. Participant selection will prioritize graduate students.
- *Cash prizes/money* will be applied to your student account. Faculty and staff are ineligible to win prizes.
Registration is now closed for the Bootcamp. If you would like more information, please email: gate.innovation@uregina.ca
Please check out the other opporuntities to get involved:
Alumni Werner Biegler: From Founding to Exit in 6.5 Years
Join us for an exciting and insightful talk with University of Regina alumnus, Werner Biegler, B. Comm, MBA, an accomplished entrepreneur, exited founder, and active angel investor with StartupTNT and start-up mentor. Whether you’re an innovator, or someone passionate about startups and technology, this is an event you don’t want to miss as exited founders are very rare!
📅 When: Thursday, February 8
⏰ Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Where: Innovation Place
Bootcamp Finale!
Come cheer on the next wave of innovators at the Startup 101 Bootcamp Finale!
The Startup 101 Bootcamp is an interdisciplinary, multi-day program designed to immerse participants in the Saskatchewan startup ecosystem, help refine their ideas, build connections, and gain essential business skills. Our participants have worked tirelessly alongside like-minded peers to learn and develop their business concepts, refine their pitches, and prepare to WOW the judges! Now, it’s time to see the results of their hard work!
2025 Details
📅 When:
- March 19th
- Innovation Saskatchewan
- Rotunda
⏰ Time: 6:30-9:30pm
👩👨 Who: Open to the public, everyone is welcome!
Watch as these driven individuals present their startup ideas in a compelling pitch to a panel of industry judges, showcasing their creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit. With $10,000 in prizes* up for grabs, the stakes are high, and the energy will be electric!
Don’t miss this chance to witness innovation in action. Register now to support our students, see what ideas blow the judges away, and find out who will walk away with the prize money to take their startup to the next level!
Please Note: *Faculty and staff are ineligible to win prizes, but were encouraged to participate!
REGISTER HERE!
What Past Participants Have to Say
“Opportunities like GATE ignites a beacon of hope for entrepreneurs. It’s a testament that startups, steered by students and recent graduates like me, can discover a supportive community and vital resources to transform our future visions into reality.” David Akinmade, JoyFuel Founder
“My experience as an entrepreneur has been relatively limited but thanks to GATE and the startup bootcamp I have had my first introduction into being an entrepreneur. GATE has provided me with support in the application of provisional patents for my research and has given me an introduction into the entrepreneurial world.” Trevor Tessier, BDM Healthware
Previous Startup 101 Bootcamps
Startup 101 Bootcamp took place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 and was delivered in three parts. This program introduced U of R students, postdocs and faculty to the world of entrepreneurship and startups, while bringing the Saskatchewan ecosystem into the University. The first two sessions involved panel sessions with Q&As as well as interactive and entertaining group learning sessions. The final part was a pitch competition with cash prizes and mentorship was provided along the way from Startup TNT.
Winner:
- EcoFlex+ presented by Aaron Gerein, Samuel Oyedemi and Dr. Denise Stilling
- Making trusted alternatives to single-use plastics
2nd Place:
- Aureus Pharmaceuticals presented by Joshua Adams and Colin Rieger
- Developing new solutions to combat antibiotic resistance
3rd Place:
- Health Link Direct presented by Trevor Tessier
- Creating an AI tool to better understand illnesses
If you are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation or startups, this program is for you!