startGBC Summer Camp

The summer camp connects George Brown College students and alumni looking to build a business or social enterprise with advisors who offer valuable guidance. If you are a George Brown student or alumnus looking to build a business or social enterprise, then join us for this free 1-week intensive program!

About this year's camp

The startGBC Summer camp connects George Brown College students and alumni looking to build a business or social enterprise – with advisors who offer valuable guidance.

So, if you are a GBC student, alumni or community member and looking to build a business or social enterprise, then join us for this free 7-day intensive program. The camp will operate at the end of August, and firm dates will be announced when registration opens.

The Summer Camp schedule will maximize the return on investment for your time and speed up the growth of your budding entrepreneur skills. We advocate that you engage with other participants and speakers because collaboration creates innovation.

George Brown College is student-focused and committed to helping students reach their full potential. To support students and alumni who are following an entrepreneurial journey, George Brown College funds startGBC. startGBC is your gateway to entrepreneurship. We give students and alumni extracurricular learning opportunities and support. We also connect start-ups to the Ontario innovation ecosystem.

startGBC is offering this opportunity to you free of cost, thanks to the generosity of the amazing professionals we have connections with. Our advisors want to give back to their community by supporting innovative individuals like you. We ask that you show respect for the valuable time commitment the facilitators give to help you by ensuring you are punctual and engaged and remain electronic-free during sessions.

Come and engage with amazing mentor advisors who can help you bring your business to life, from ideation to commercialization.