Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship News Archive
Faculty of Science
The transformative power of the Shad Manitoba experience
October 29, 2025 —
In July 2025, 35 high school students from across Canada joined Shad Manitoba at the University of Manitoba to build their skills, shape their mindset, and gain confidence for an ever-changing world. Shad is a transformational summer program and a launchpad for young innovators, now returning to UM for the third year in a row.
Asper School of Business
Global News: Side Hustle 101
October 28, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is launching a free six-week online course in the winter term to teach students, alumni, and staff how to start a side hustle, addressing the increasing need for supplemental income due to workplace volatility
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.
Asper School of Business
Turning a passion project into a side hustle business
September 5, 2025 —
With help from the Stu Clark Centre’s Side Hustle Course, UM alum Emily Thoroski turned her passion for science and music into The Environmental Musician.
Asper School of Business
The Free Press: Bell MTS Smart Home service offloaded in alarm deal
August 11, 2025 —
BELL MTS’s parent company is selling its home security and monitored alarm branches to an Ontario firm.
Asper School of Business
CTV Winnipeg: How to start a side hustle
August 11, 2025 —
How to start a side hustle
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.
Asper School of Business
The Free Press: A ‘magical opportunity’ to take care of business
May 30, 2025 —
U of M’s Stu Clark New Venture Championships a big success
Asper School of Business
Entrepreneurial futures are bright after record-breaking Stu Clark New Venture Championships
May 6, 2025 —
With record-breaking applications, the 2025 Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomed top undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurs to Winnipeg for the competition. Thirty-two teams representing 22 universities from across North America pitched their big ideas and business plans for the chance to win over $60,000 in cash prizes.
Asper School of Business
CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba students share business plan for AI powered platform to connect graduate students and professors
April 29, 2025 —
University of Manitoba students share business plan for AI powered platform to connect graduate students and professors





