Campus2Market Launch is a transformative 16-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their validated ideas into scalable, market-ready ventures.
Tailored for ambitious individuals ready to build and grow a strong company, the program combines local innovation hub support with world-class entrepreneurial resources and expertise.
Through an immersive experience grounded in accountability, mentorship, and real-world application, participants develop the leadership skills, business acumen, and financial knowledge needed to successfully run and grow their venture.
Team Composition:
Each team must include: A current post-secondary student or a recent graduate within two years of completing their academic program at an Atlantic Canadian academic institute.
Note: College students are eligible.
A faculty supervisor eligible to hold Tri-Council funding to support the disbursement of funds.
Market Validation:
Teams should have conducted substantial primary market research, including at least 30 customer discovery interviews, and be able to demonstrate the market opportunity for their venture idea with supporting evidence.
Funding & Time Commitment:
The program is partially funded through the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program.
Participants must:
Meet Mitacs eligibility requirements.
Commit full-time (30+ hours per week) to qualify for the stipend.
Complete 3-5 hours of programming each week.
Must attend Kick-Off Day in May and Demo Day in September.
May
Hit the ground running with program orientation and Kick-Off Day — meet your fellow founders and the mentors guiding you through the summer ahead.
June – August
Accelerate and refine your venture through expert-facilitated workshops on topics like market identification, product roadmapping, revenue modelling, and financial forecasting.
Get insights and support from a range of successful entrepreneurs and industry experts to guide you through your idea development and testing stages.
September
Pitch your venture at Demo Day and connect with Halifax's entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
Use your newfound connections and momentum to push your venture to new heights. The Dal Innovates ecosystem will continue to stay behind you, cheering you on.
Expert Guidance:
Benefit from tailored just-in-time instruction, mentorship, and coaching from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and a simulated board of directors.
Financial Support:
Access $10,000 in stipends at no cost to participants, allowing you to focus fully on building your venture.
Practical Skills:
Refine your business model through hands-on workshops and gain actionable insights to accelerate your venture across any industry or discipline.
Showcase and Networking Opportunities:
Pitch your venture to key ecosystem stakeholders and leave with a validated business case ready for funding opportunities.
Supportive Ecosystem:
Collaborate with a network of experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators across Atlantic Canada dedicated to helping you build and grow your venture.
Meet the Next Generation of Founders.
"Campus2Market Launch was a great program for me to learn about the process of starting a business from A-Z and pushed me more than another other program has pushed me to date. Thanks to the value this program has to offer, I learned lots of valuable lessons, addressed issues I was previously unaware of, refined my idea, and we are preparing to prototype and launch in the next year!"
Jeremiah Phillips, Dalhousie University
Complete the application form get in touch with our team and/or join the programming waitlist.
