Looking for additional information about launching a part-time or full-time business? We've curated a list of the best resources for College Entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Support in Hamilton
Are you looking for entrepreneurship advice and support? While SURGE works primarily with current students and alumni, there are many other partners in the Hamilton and Burlington Entrepreneurship Ecosystem which can work with you with or without a referral from SURGE.
Entrepreneurship at Mohawk College
Over 2000 students are enrolled in entrepreneurship courses at Mohawk. Our flagship entrepreneurship programs are:
Explore below to see the wide range of programs that include entrepreneurship content.
| Program | Course |
|---|---|
| Accessible Media Production - 390 | MCOM10237: Business Applications & Entrepreneurship |
| Applied Music - 660 | MUSC10108: Music Entrepreneurship and Portfolio Development |
| Architectural Technology - 531 | BUSNBA107: Entrepreneurial Training |
| Business (General) - 320 | BUSNBA532: Entrepreneurship and Business Planning |
| Business Administration - 632 | BUSNBA532: Entrepreneurship and Business Planning |
| Computer Systems Technician - Software Support - 548 - 558 | BUSN10123: Entrepreneurship in Today's World |
| Computer Systems Technology - Software Development - 559 | BUSN10123: Entrepreneurship in Today's World |
| Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation - 462 | BUSNBA107: Entrepreneurial Training |
| Creative Photography - Still and Motion - 277 | PHTO10032: Business of Photography |
| General Arts and Science (University Transfer- 208) (College Transfer- 230) | SSCI10055: Social Entrepreneurship |
| Global Business Management (International Only) - 967 | SBMGSB101: Intro To Small Business And Entrepreneurship SBMG10013: Managing The Small Business |
| Graphic Design - 508 | GRAP10202: Entrepreneurial Business Strategies |
| Health, Wellness and Fitness - 268 | MGMT10084: Career Management for HWF Professionals |
| Journalism - 297 | MCOM10229: Media Entrepreneurship |
| Massage Therapy - 469 | HLTH10175: Professional Practice:MT |
| Motive Power Fundamentals - 187 | CRED10094: Career Advancement |
| Motive Power Technician - 446 | CRED10094:Career Advancement |
| Paralegal - 285 | BUSN10097: Practice Management/Operating a Small Business |
Resources by area of study
Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship
- How to start a construction business
- Ontario Skilled Trades startup guide
- How to start an HVAC business in Canada
McKeil School of Business, Media and Entertainment
- How to start a consulting business
- The ultimate guide to freelancing as a creative
- Become an independent paralegal
- How to start an artisan/craft business
School of Community, Justice and Liberal Studies
- Child care startup guide
- How to start a seniors' care business
- How to start a social purpose business
- How to start an alternative health or complementary wellness business
- How to start your own security business
School of Engineering Technology
School of Health
Investor/Funding Options
Funding Resources
- Starter Company: Open to Hamilton-based new companies.
- Futurepreneur: Up to $45,000 in financing for youth entrepreneurs
- SheEO: Funding for female-founded Startups
- Youth Accelerator Fund: Operated by the Province of Ontario
- BDC: Loans for young entrepreneurs
Pitch Competitions
Pitch competitions provide you with a chance to pitch your product or business idea to a panel of judges who provide feedback and can award cash or in-kind prizes.
- Mohawk's Pitch it to Win it
- Mohawk's Fit to Pitch (Health, Wellness and Fitness)
- Innovation Factory- Elev8
- Innovation Factory- Lion's Lair
- Pitch it York
- The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is a way of funding new products or businesses by or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people.
Angel Investors
Angel Investors provide capital for startups in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt.
National and Global Resources
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