Tech Liftoff


Expand your Industry Expertise	Add a Unique Experience To Your Resume	Forge your Unique Path in Tech
Learn from Calgary CTOs and technical managers about building products for a tech company	Build new products and services to solve real problems	Surpass your peers by leveraging specialized opportunities and resources, empowering you to solve real-world challenges and carve a unique trajectory in the tech world.

Tech Liftoff offers an unparalleled opportunity for computing and business students to engage with top-tier CTOs and high-level tech managers in a series of informative talks on how they built their products. Learn about the tech industry’s inner workings, trends, and best practices, then work with expert product and computing mentors to build a product and bring it to market. Apply to Tech LiftOff to gain valuable insights, meet potential co-founders and mentors, foster innovation, and ideate tech solutions that can reshape industry.

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Experience Tech LiftOff

Learn about emerging technology from senior-level technical managers and develop a game plan to launch your company.

Build the technology solution you've always wanted to build with a team of expert mentors and funding support.

Uncover the secrets of working on a business and gain an exclusive inside perspective into the dynamic world of innovation.

Session Dates

Tech LiftOff 2024 will begin on October 22nd and run for 8 months, applications are open until September 29th, 2024 at Midnight.

There will be a mandatory information session for all applicants who wish to be considered for the program on October 8th, 2024 at 4PM in the Slate Innovation Lab.

Applications close Sunday, October 7th at midnight

Program Requirements

Tech LiftOff is open to Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Data Science and Information Design students. Only 18 participants will be admitted.
Participants must complete the 8-month program to receive the funding
Participants must attend all in-person and mentoring sessions to receive the funding.

Please complete the form below to express your interest in participating in the Fall 2024 cohort.

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How Do I Apply?

Complete the application form with the necessary details and confirm your availability for all mandatory sessions. Attendance in all sessions is required to receive the $1000 funding. If you have any questions about the application, reach out to Diana Grant-Richmond at dgrantrichmond@mtroyal.ca

Program Manager

Diana is a graduate of Mount Royal's General Management program (2017), a former founder (Unravelled Yarns), LaunchPad alumna, and an experienced mentor. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, volunteering, social innovation, technology, and supporting female-identifying innovators and entrepreneurs, particularly in creative disciplines. Diana brings 12 years of experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and energy to her role. She is always available for a conversation, whether about an emerging idea, innovation, a new venture, or finding your next steps.

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FAQ

Why should I apply?

Students who apply and participate in our programs see a significant increase in their personal and professional growth. By participating in our program, you'll be exposed to new ways of thinking and business concepts that aren’t taught in a classroom, which can be instrumental in shaping your future endeavours. You'll have the chance to work on an idea you are passionate about and learn from others who are on the same journey as you.

What types of students are applying?

We seek imaginative, ambitious individuals eager to explore innovation, acquire career-enhancing skills, and make a positive impact on the world. If this resonates with you, apply now!

To qualify, you must be a full-time or part-time MRU student enrolled in a degree or transfer program with good academic standing. Unfortunately, open studies students are ineligible for our programming. However, we welcome you to join our community events and benefit from our mentoring and coaching services, extended to students campus-wide.

Can I apply with another person or a team?

We are happy to accept applications from individuals or teams, but will not guarantee you will end up working with your team or on the idea you entered with. Part of the innovation process is about rapidly evaluating and rejecting solutions and ideas, and this program will progress quickly.

Will the program be in person or online?

All sessions will be held in person, in Slate Innovation Lab (EB 3121)

What is the final project?

Rather than submitting a final project, you will have the opportunity to build your product and pitch it throughout. We do not grade you, but instead provide feedback and support to amplify your idea.

Is this an internship?

This is not an internship; rather, it's a transformative work-integrated learning experience where you'll collaborate closely with your problem mentor and their business, collectively tackling a business challenge. This opportunity allows you to enrich your resume with invaluable hands-on experience, positioning you strongly for future internships or post-graduation positions.

Tech LiftOff

Expand your Industry Expertise

Add a Unique Experience To Your Resume

Forge your Unique Path in Tech