Carleton student entrepreneurs showcase their businesses to Wes Nicol

Nine student entrepreneurs who received funding through Carleton University’s Nicol Entrepreneurial Institute showcased their products to donor Wes Nicol, special guests and members of the Institute’s board on Wednesday, September 26.  In addition to Mr. Nicol, leaders from Invest Ottawa, the Ontario Centres of Excellence and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson were in the audience.

The students are among the first two rounds of Nicol Interns, who receive $8,000 in funding, office space at the Invest Ottawa startup incubation centre, and mentors from the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Invest Ottawa, National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program, and the Carleton Entrepreneurs Program.

The Nicol Interns are undergraduate and graduate Carleton students, individuals or teams, who hail from a range of academic backgrounds that include commerce, engineering, environmental studies and economics.  They presented their innovative solutions and provided an update on their progress.

Established in August 2011, the Nicol Entrepreneurial Institute at Carleton University oversees paid internships that provide students with the skills and experience they need to launch and grow their own companies. Carleton undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties are able to apply for these internships. They will promote and instill the highest spirit of entrepreneurialism at the university.

To apply for a Nicol Internship, Carleton students must register with Carleton Entrepreneurs and follow the application process detailed on the website.