You’ll hear from faculty members who are moving ideas to impact! Confirmed speakers for 2026 include:


  • Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
  • Dr. Bruno Dyck, Professor, Norman Frohlich Professorship in Business Sustainability, and Director, Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community, Asper School of Business
  • Dr. Christian Kuss, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Faculty of Science, and Dan Gagnon, MBA student
  • Dr. Oliver Botar, Associate Director, Graduate Programs and Research, and Professor, School of Art, and Dominique Rey, Professor, School of Art

Idea Start

Idea Start

UM’s unified access hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in all its forms. Your gateway to connect with cutting-edge technology, tailored mentorship, and collaborative spaces to turn bold concepts into impactful ventures

Partnerships, Knowledge, Mobilization and Innovation

Partnerships, Knowledge, Mobilization and Innovation

The Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation (PKMI) office builds connections between University of Manitoba researchers and external partners in industry, government, non-profits, and communities. We work to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge Manitoba research into real-world impact by supporting partnerships, knowledge translation, and the commercialization of discoveries. PKMI also strengthens the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by providing access to mentorship, funding opportunities, IP support, and venture-building resources—helping ideas grow into solutions that make a difference both locally and around the world. 

Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship

Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship

The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship's mission is to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in all University of Manitoba students and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. We provide a range of services and resources to help students, faculty, and alumni turn their ideas into successful businesses.

The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning is the academic support unit that provides leadership and expertise in furthering the mission of teaching and learning at the University of Manitoba.