LaunchPad Student Programs
Get paid to bring your ideas to life
In 2025-26, we engaged over 1300 students and provided more than $180,000 in stipends. Learn more from our annual report.
LAUNCHING THIS FALL 2026
Mount Royal University’s Next Generation of Founders
10 students
$10000 over 2 years
Build among an ambitious cohort
Our Programs
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Ideas Lab
Build the foundation of your business - from idea generation to launch, earn $1,000, and grow your network in just 6 weeks!
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Innovation Sprint
Earn $600 working in a team of like-minded students to develop practical, creative solutions for a local Calgary business
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How to Start a Side Hustle
Turn your side project or hobby into a business in 7 weeks, earn $600, and get the chance to sell at a market on campus!
Pitch at the
JMH LaunchPad
Western Canada’s largest and longest-running pitch competition
