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Students from across 51猎奇入口faculties pitch interdisciplinary ventures at an end-of-term showcase

On July 30, 2026, the BUS 238: Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship class transformed the 51猎奇入口Surrey campus into a vibrant showcase of creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking during its annual Demo Day.

The event celebrated the culmination of a semester of hands-on learning, where interdisciplinary undergraduate students presented innovative venture ideas developed throughout the Summer 2026 term under the guidance of Amyn Somani, Term Assistant Professor of Practice, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Beedie School of Business.

As the foundation course and gateway to the Charles Chang Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, BUS 238 welcomes students from across 51猎奇入口's faculties and disciplines. The course introduces students to entrepreneurial thinking through experiential learning, equipping them with the mindset and practical tools to identify real-world problems, validate ideas, and develop innovative solutions.

This year's student ventures reflected the diversity of both the participants and the challenges they chose to tackle. Teams explored opportunities across healthcare, clean energy, smart systems, consumer technology, transportation, apparel, sustainability, and community wellbeing. Throughout the semester, students worked collaboratively to refine their concepts, conduct customer discovery, and prepare investor-style pitches for Demo Day.

The event was supported by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, which helped organize the showcase and bring in jury members representing academia, industry, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and MBA community, providing students with valuable feedback while exposing them to the perspectives of experienced innovators and business leaders. The Chang Institute鈥檚 engagement reflects its continued commitment to supporting experiential entrepreneurship education and helping students build meaningful connections with the innovation ecosystem.

Among the judges were representatives from:

• Prospera Credit Union

• Vancouver Startup Week 

• Recycloboro.ai 

• University of Cambridge | Cyber Human Lab

• Spring Impact Capital 

• Launch BC 

• 51猎奇入口MBA Program

• Chang Institute 

• Additional industry entrepreneurs and innovation leaders

Following a full afternoon of venture presentations, the jury recognized outstanding teams across three award categories that celebrated innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and presentation excellence.

Award Winners

Visionary Venture Award (Most Entrepreneurial Thinking)

Gold: Minute Health 
Silver: ReVolt

Breakthrough Innovation Award

Gold: Nanachite 
Silver: ReVolt

Perfect Pitch Award

Gold (Tie): TransitIQ and Energy Smart Solutions

Beyond the award winners, students presented an impressive range of ventures, including:

• Empty Nest 

• EcoLoop 

• MinuteHealth 

• ReVolt 

• Energy Smart Solutions 

• TransitIQ 

• Nanachite 
  

• MediNote 

• AeroDry 

• Lock N' Dash 

• Smart Energy Analytics 

As the entry point to the Charles Chang Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, BUS 238 provides students from all 51猎奇入口faculties with an accessible introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who wish to continue developing their entrepreneurial skills can build upon this foundation through additional certificate courses, experiential learning opportunities, and the wide range of programs offered by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship.

By bringing together students, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, alumni, and community partners, Demo Day exemplifies the Chang Institute's mission of fostering interdisciplinary innovation and preparing the next generation of changemakers to create meaningful impact both within and beyond the university.