Idea Start News Archive
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
November is the 3rd Annual Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month
October 14, 2025 —
2025 marks our third annual Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking month at the University of Manitoba.
Research and International
Breaking barriers: Meet the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba winners
September 18, 2025 —
IDEA START, in partnership with the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, proudly hosted the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba Finale—marking the first-ever collaboration between the three institutions. With support from sponsors North Forge, Faculty of Science, Research Manitoba, UW, and UM, the event celebrated bold ideas and breakthrough research. Emceed by Janine Carmichael and Lauren Bosc, the evening featured inspiring pitches, cultural performances, and best wishes from German Consul Jutta Essig. Congratulations to winner Luma Clarindo Lopes, who will represent Manitoba at the global finale in Berlin!
The Free Press: Falling Walls competition showcase for university students’ business ideas
September 11, 2025 —
Students and recent grads at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and Brandon University took part in the Manitoba edition of a Falling Walls Competition on Sept. 10, for a shot to go present their science or business-focused idea in November at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, Germany which draws other competitions from 60 other nations across the globe.
Research and International
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba to spotlight breakthrough ideas this September
September 2, 2025 —
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba returns on September 11 at the University of Manitoba. The winner will advance to represent Manitoba on the global stage in Berlin this November.
Research and International
Applications Open for Falling Walls Lab Manitoba 2025
July 8, 2025 —
Participants from all disciplines are invited to apply for Falling Walls Lab 2025
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Introducing the IDEA START Podcast
June 13, 2025 —
A collaborative project between IDEA START and The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, the IDEA START Podcast amplifies voices from across disciplines and corners of campus.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Better Together bears fruit
March 28, 2025 —
Jesse Lei Reyes, a UM student working towards her Canadian English Dental Aptitude Test, hosted a gratitude wall in UMSU University Centre in the end of March.
Research and International
Manitoba design on display at Times Square
February 13, 2025 —
Kolye TJN lead designer Tijen Roshko, UM researcher and professor of Interior Design, debuted an innovative collection of felt neckwear on the international stage at New York Fashion Week.
Research and International
Idea Start Open House brings together UM innovators and business leaders
November 19, 2024 —
Idea Start announces new funding and brand which now appears on the Smartpark Event Centre building at Open House event.
Research and International
Taking the stage at the global Falling Walls Lab in Berlin
November 15, 2024 —
UM Falling Walls Lab grand-prize winner Nolan De Leon took the main stage at the global Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, Germany.