Have you ever thought about starting a business but weren’t sure where to begin? Have an idea you’ve been sitting on? Or are you excited about how AI could help you build something of your own?
AI-Powered Entrepreneurship is your opportunity to turn that curiosity into action.
Hosted by McMaster’s Marinucci Entrepreneurial Bridge, this hands-on venture development program will help students use AI to develop, validate, build, and launch a real business. And this isn’t another AI workshop.
Through practical training, real-world experimentation, and personalized mentorship, you’ll move through four stages:
- LEARN: Discover how to use AI tools effectively and responsibly to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
- VALIDATE: Develop your idea, research your market, understand your customers, and test your assumptions.
- BUILD: Create a customer-facing product or service and develop AI-powered workflows to support your business.
- LAUNCH: Take your venture to market, engage real prospective customers, and learn from the experience.
Learn From People Who Build
The program is led by experienced entrepreneurs and AI builders, including lead facilitator Noam Eppel, who bring firsthand experience building businesses and working with AI. You’ll also receive hands-on support from entrepreneurial mentors who will challenge your thinking, help you navigate obstacles, and guide you toward launching something real.
No technical background, existing business, or fully developed idea is required. Just curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to do the work.
The program is open to McMaster students across all faculties.
Important dates:
- Program Dates:
- Nov. 26
- Dec. 3
- Jan. 7
- Jan. 14
- Jan. 21
- Mar. 4
- Mar. 11
- Mar. 18
- Format: Hands-on sessions, mentorship, and independent venture-building activities across eight scheduled program weeks.
- Applications are open! Click here to register.