Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

09/10/2026

Entrepreneurship is a journey of constant growth and uncertainty.

“Every day brings something new and unexpected, and learning to welcome those challenges has been one of my biggest lessons.”
Aarzoo, Co-Founder of ANTTARA

That’s what Illuminate Collective is all about.

A space for women and gender-diverse student founders to prepare for the unexpected, navigate challenges, and keep moving their businesses forward.

📢 Applications are OPEN!
Rolling applications until the cohort is full.

🔗Apply now: mce.news/illuminate-collective

09/10/2026

🚀 Ready to take your startup to the next level?

Applications for the Student in Residence Program (SiR) – Winter 2027 are now open!

Get the support, resources, and community you need to build your venture:

• $10,000 award
• Weekly mentorship & peer coaching
• Coworking space & hands-on startup support
• Eligible Work Term opportunity

📅 Apply by November 13 - applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early!
👉 Learn more & apply: mce.news/SiR

09/10/2026

Applications are now open for ArcticNext 2026!

Join the ArcticNext Student Innovation Challenge, bringing together students from three international universities - Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada), Nord University (Norway), and Joensuu Entrepreneurship Society (JoES) (Finland) to tackle real-world Arctic challenges.

Build a team of 3–5 members and choose from this year’s themes:
• Dual-Use Technologies & Harsh Environments
• Health & Wellbeing
• AI, Automation & Emerging Technologies
• Industry & Business Innovation

🏆 Compete for an $8,000 prize pool!
Open to all Memorial University students - no previous experience needed. Bring your ideas, curiosity, and team spirit!

📅 Application deadline: October 01, 2026
Spots are limited - only 4 teams will have the chance to represent Memorial University!

👉 Register now: www.arcticnext.com

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Small interactions can have a big impact on your entrepreneurial journey.

Dr. Nikitha Kendyala, Co-Founder of Nucliq Biologics, reminds us that sometimes a conversation, connection, or simple interaction can open the door to a new idea, opportunity, or direction.

Entrepreneurship is not a journey you have to navigate alone. The right people can help you see what’s possible.

That’s the spirit of Illuminate Collective - creating a space for women and gender-diverse student founders to connect, learn, grow, and move their businesses forward.

📢 Applications are now open!
Rolling applications until the cohort is full.

🔗Apply now: mce.news/illuminate-collective

09/09/2026

The MCE is on campus this week welcoming new students and sharing all the exciting opportunities and activities we have in store for the Fall semester!

A big shoutout to Albert and Premisha, two of our amazing MCE Ambassadors, for showing up and supporting us as we connect with students.

Thanks to the Student Experience Office and the Faculty of Business for giving us the space and opportunity to connect with students on campus.

If you see our booth around campus, come say hi! , stop by, meet the team, and find out how you can get involved with MCE this semester.

We can’t wait to connect with you!

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland

09/09/2026

Before you start a startup, hear from those who already did.

What I wish I knew before starting a startup: a candid Founder Panel Discussion featuring five Memorial student founders who are building, testing, and growing real ventures.

Meet the founders:
Aarzoo Bishnoi - Co-Founder & CFO, Anttara
Abdulmujeeb Abdulwaheed - CTO & Co-Founder, RespAi
Chelsea O'Hara O’Hara - Co-Founder & CEO, DCXIX & Co-Founder & CIO, Scenecast
Liam Yandon - Founder & CEO, TerraEos Inc.
Nazmul Hasan Shovon - Co-Founder, Weave 2D

Expect real lessons, unexpected challenges, big wins, and the things they wish someone had told them before they started.

📅 September 16 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 MCE 3075
And yes… there’s pizza afterwards, with a chance to network with our student founders!

Register now: mce.news/mceopenhouse

09/08/2026

Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a journey you take alone. ✨

Bronwyn Bridges, Co-founder & CEO of PragmaClin Research Inc., shares one of the lessons that shaped her entrepreneurial journey: learning to ask for help, build a community, and let go of the idea that everything has to be done in-house.

She reminds us that growth happens when we open ourselves to support, new perspectives, and the people around us.

This is the spirit behind Illuminate Collective — a space for women and gender-diverse student founders to build confidence, find their community, and take their next step.

📢 Applications are now open!

09/08/2026

You’ve started the business. Now, what’s next?

✨ Illuminate Collective is coming this Fall!

A 9-week experience for women and gender-diverse student founders ready to build momentum, grow, and go further.

🌱 Find your next move
🤝 Build your community
💡 Get mentorship
🚀 Turn ideas into action
🏆 $2,000 Illuminate Catalyst Award

With the support of Cenovus Energy, we’re helping today’s founders become future-ready leaders.

📅 Applications are now open - rolling applications until the cohort is full.
👉 Ready to take your business further?
Apply now: mce.news/illuminate-collective

09/08/2026

🌍❄️ ArcticNext 2026 is Coming Soon!
The Arctic is changing, and so are the ideas needed to shape its future.

We are excited to introduce ArcticNext 2026, a cross-border student innovation challenge bringing together bright minds from Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada), Nord University (Norway), and the Joensuu Entrepreneurship Society (JoES), Finland.

This is more than a hackathon. It’s a platform for students to collaborate across borders, tackle real-world challenges, and create innovative solutions for Arctic and Northern communities.

Stay tuned for application details, this year’s theme, and opportunities to get involved!

🌐 Learn more: www.arcticnext.com
Think big. Build local. Impact the Arctic.