For students:
It all starts
with an idea
getting started:
Your BCex
journey...
The aim of BCEx is to ensure our students are prepared for the changing workforce. Thinking like an entrepreneur is more than just launching and owning a business; we know that isn’t for everyone. But gaining the skills required to be a successful entrepreneur is the best way to be prepared for the future workplace, regardless of what you want to do. By developing your own Entrepreneurial Mindset, you’ll be prepared for the economy of tomorrow.
WHo can benefit?
Here’s a few common real-life applications of the entrepreneurial mindset BCEx helps to develop.
- Start a business
- Learn new skills
- Future-proof my career
- Explore & develop an idea
- Help my community
- Find my “sweet spot” in life
- Seek a solution to a problem
Start a
business
Learn new
skills
Future-Proof my
career
Explore & Develop
An Idea
Help My
Community
Find my “sweet spot”
in life
Seek a solution to
a problem
We offer 3 main services to develop your entrepreneurial mindset.
We have three core initiatives @ BCEx to help with whatever you plan on doing with your future. Whether you want to start your own business or explore some idea development for your future career, we have a solution that can help nurture and refine your goals.
LaunchBC – our student business accelerator
LaunchBC is where your ideas grow. Our 12-week, Lean Launchpad-based accelerator will bring your idea to life and help you find product-market fit – the critical component within all successful start ups.
J. David Armstrong,Jr. Venture Fund
If you have an idea that you'd like to turn into a start-up, well, you're going to need funding. The JDA Venture Fund has funds set aside just for student initiatives to help your company launch.
Innovation HUb
For students looking for a place to develop their start-up, the Innovation Hub @ BCEx is our business incubator. From office space to business coaching, we have everything you'd need to get your company off the ground.
LaunchBC – our student business accelerator
LaunchBC is where your ideas grow. Our 12-week, Lean Launchpad-based accelerator will bring your idea to life and help you find product-market fit – the critical component within all successful start ups.
J. David Armstrong,Jr. Venture Fund
If you have an idea that you'd like to turn into a start-up, well, you're going to need funding. The JDA Venture Fund has funds set aside just for student initiatives to help your company launch.
Innovation HUb
For students looking for a place to develop their start-up, the Innovation Hub @ BCEx is our business incubator. From office space to business coaching, we have everything you'd need to get your company off the ground.
how BCEx helps you achieve your goals
Now that you know more about our initiatives, let's take a look how they can be applied to the most-common goals students like you typically have.
see how we can help
Start a
business
Join a group of students and committed faculty in making your business or social venture a reality. Our Online Toolkit mirrors that of programs like Lean LaunchPad, and Udacity’s How to Build a Startup. The program consists of three phases and takes anywhere from 3 to 6 months to complete, depending on student’s interest and commitment.
Learn new
skills
Entrepreneurial skills are poised to be in high-demand for the ever-changing job landscape. Make sure you have the ability to pivot for a dynamic job market. Check out how to develop these skills with BCEx.
Future-proof
my career
Like it or not, the future is coming - are you prepared? See how BCEx can help prepare you for the workplace of the future.
we help your ideasSucceed
No matter how you plan on utilizing your BCEx experience, we offer the following perks to any student willing to participate.
- Personal Coaching Sessions
- Workshops
- Pitch and Competition Nights
- Networking
- Speaker Series and Venture Mentorship
BCEx events
we’d love to see you!
From networking and meet-up opportunities to speaker and workshop sessions, BCEx has plenty of ways to take the next step in growing your ideas. Swing by an event and talk with the team @ BCEx to see how we can help with your plans for your future.
may, 2024
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Partners
We value those who help support the community through partnerships with BCEx. Here are the companies who make our program initiatives possible.
Randall Vitale
President at Hoffman's Chocolates
Angelo Anzalone
Principal Owner of Veritas Legal
Jayson Koss
Founder and CEO of Delivery Dudes
Joshua Esnard
Inventor & CEO of The Cut Buddy
Kristian Bouw
Founder, Notion Theory
Claudio Sorrentino
Entrepreneur
