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Stage: Ideation
Industry: Industry-agnostic
Lean Startup is designed to train, educate, and empower early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs that are looking to transform their idea into a viable startup concept. Through weekly workshops and personalized mentorship, participants will be introduced to the world of entrepreneurship and acquire tangible tools to establish the foundations of a sustainable startup.
Introduction to the entrepreneurial journey
Understand your market and articulate your value proposition
Design your minimum viable product and test its viability
Craft and communicate the key elements of a business plan
Establish realizable goals for your start-up
Dates: October - November, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hybrid program: sessions will be virtual and in-person at the Dobson Centre to accommodate our global network of speakers and mentors.
We welcome teams with:
at least one 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ affiliated co-founder e.g., student, faculty, staff or alumni (graduated within the last 10 years).
one technical co-founder, who can build your business upon a technology, science, or idea that is significantly or radically disruptive.
multi-disciplinary professionals (including learners or graduates) working towards validating your concept, creating a business plan, and launching your start-up.
commitment to attend all the workshops and executing the project work (required to maintain your participation in the program).
Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.