Coaching
One-on-one meetings with coaches to support startup launch
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Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship
Inspire and enable Memorial University students from all faculties and diverse backgrounds to pursue a future in entrepreneurship
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Overview
The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) inspires and enables aspiring entrepreneurs at Memorial University, offering entrepreneurial students foundational training, encouragement, guidance, access to funding and connections to create high-growth businesses.
Type
University-backed (the university is the formal entity)
Founded
1925
Affiliation
Memorial University
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnosticOther
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidation
Services offered
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildinghigh confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
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Events and Programs
Various events and programs for students at different stages of entrepreneurial interest
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