Collide Discover
This free, 7-week virtual program (1.5 hours/week) is designed to help students and recent grads explore entrepreneurship and innovation, and to turn ideas into action.
Offered in partnership with Dal Innovates, this hands-on experience helps grow your confidence, encourages creative thinking and gets you started on developing a product, service or social initiative. No experience needed.
Eligibility
- Current students at any university or college in Atlantic Canada (all programs welcome)
- Alumni applicants must have graduated from NSCC or any college or university in Atlantic Canada in the past 5 years (2020 - present)
- Able to attend at least 6 of 7 sessions
- Curious about entrepreneurship or innovation
- Have an idea you want to explore (even in early stages)
Program details
Each session includes interactive workshops, guest speakers and practical tools to help you develop key entrepreneurial skills, including:
- Design thinking – Solve problems with a user-first approach
- Reframing challenges – Unlock creative, new solutions
- Business model canvas – Plan your project for real-world success
- Understanding your customer – Identify real needs
- Pitching your idea – Communicate with confidence and clarity
You also connect with supportive peers and mentors. Optional take-home content (up to 3 hours/week) is available to further enhance your learning.
Complete at least 6 of the 7 sessions to earn a certificate of completion and gain valuable preparation for advanced programs like Collide Validate (Winter 2026).
Program schedule
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Dates: October 8 – November 19, 2025
- Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 PM (Atlantic)
- Cost: Free
- Deadline to apply: June 6, 2025
Collide Discover is made possible by the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).