Business & Leadership

Applications Open for Business Startup Accelerator Program - Includes up to $5000 in Funding

November 29, 2023

Ingenuity Ascend Accelerator Program

Ingenuity is Lakehead University's first business incubator. We offer space and resources for students who are looking to start a business or develop their ideas.

Ascend Accelerator helps entrepreneurs turn business ideas into reality

April 9, 2024

From augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) software development to sustainability consulting services, and Airbnb cleaning solutions, four student-led Thunder Bay and Orillia-based ventures navigated their way through the entrepreneurial journey.

Ascend Accelerator Program-Second Intake 2024 (Applications close April 15, Program starts May 8-July 12)

March 21, 2024

(Thunder Bay) With funding from FedNor, participants transformed their ideas into reality and launched their own unique business ventures.

Boost your leadership potential with The Essential Skills for Leadership and Self-Management course

November 28, 2023

Lakehead University's Igenuity presents a new course to boost your leadership potential in the new year. Learn how to communicate effectively, manage your emotions, influence others, adapt to change, and more with the Essential Skills for Leadership and Self-Management course.

From help for the elderly to a seamless locker for selling your products – Ascend Accelerator grads show off their unique ventures

July 18, 2023

(Thunder Bay) With funding from FedNor, participants transformed their ideas into reality and launched their own unique business ventures.

From nursing apps to beauty care services – Lakehead University’s Ascend Accelerator grads show off their entrepreneurial spirit

July 22, 2022

(Thunder Bay) On July 22, Lakehead University celebrated the graduation of its second cohort from the Ascend Accelerator boot-camp-style program hosted by the Ingenuity incubator space, which helps entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into reality.

Lakehead University is hosting the 2022 CCSBE Conference this week

October 24, 2022

(Thunder Bay), (Orillia) Lakehead University is looking forward to welcoming over 200 participants attending the 2022 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference virtually from Friday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 30.

Lakehead University to host CCSBE Conference October 28-30

October 11, 2022

Lakehead University's Faculty of Business Administration is pleased to host the Canadian Council of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference this year. The conference will be held virtually October 28-30, 2022.

Register Today! Boost your leadership potential with The Essential Skills for Leadership and Self-Management course

March 7, 2024

Lakehead University's Igenuity presents a new course to boost your leadership potential. Learn how to communicate effectively, manage your emotions, influence others, adapt to change, and more with the Essential Skills for Leadership and Self-Management course.

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March 20, 2023

(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Every two weeks, we’ll send out a newsletter updating you on what’s been happening in the Ingenuity community!