If you have an idea for a new technology, product, service or process, apply to Carleton Entrepreneurs. Carleton Entrepreneurs helps selected students transform ideas into compelling opportunities and successful ventures. The better opportunities can be entered into competitions, presented to alumni and potential investors, and/or showcased online. Carleton Entrepreneurs is jointly organized by the Technology Innovation Management program and the Sprott School of Business. 

Congratulations to Chris McPhee and Natasha D'Souza for placing in the top 8 and top 15, respectively, at the Carleton Nicol Challenge. Chris submitted an idea for a new geolocation app that allows people to leave comments in physical locations, and Natasha an idea for a facial-emotion recognition app. More

The April 2011 issue of the OSBR is now available at osbr.ca. The editorial theme for this issue is collectives, and the guest editor is Tony Bailetti.

Gate reviews will be taking place on Feb 22 and Feb 25, both 9:00am-4:00pm, in ME 4359. Gate 2 presentations (the last stage of the thesis or project) are scheduled for Feb 25, and most Gate 0 and 1 presentations for Feb 22. Anyone can attend. In the TIM program, every thesis goes through a gate review process. Presentations can be attended in person (ME 4359) or online.

Michael Darch has been appointed as Executive of Residence. He will advise students in the TIM program on issues related to global business and technology innovation. Mr. Darch is currently the executive director of OCRI's Global Marketing group, and brings over 35 years of experience in technology management, innovation and economic development to the program. 

The Lead to Win program was awarded a silver medal in the Non-Profit Organization of the Year category at the Ottawa Business Achievement Awards. The Lead To Win program mentors business startups, generates jobs and provides investment for the cash-strapped technology sector. The program was founded by Prof Tony Bailetti in 2002.

Gate reviews will be taking place on Dec 6 and Dec 8, both 9:00am-4:00pm, in ME 4359. Gate 2 presentations (the last stage of the thesis) are scheduled for Dec 6 14, and most Gate 0 and 1 presentations for Dec 8. Anyone can attend. In the TIM program, every thesis goes through a gate review process. Presentations can be attended in person (ME 4359) or online.