IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup

Schedule

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

IDEA START HQ, 100 - 1 Research Rd, 2nd Floor | Winnipeg, MB

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Join us at the IDEA START HQ for our monthly meetup where we'll network, connect, and explore our unique journeys!
About this Event

Join us at the IDEA START HQ for our community meetup where we'll focus on our individual journeys and opportunities to connect!


  • Your innovation & entrepreneurship journey - what are your needs, interests, and motivations?
  • Networking and connecting with mentors, peers, and facilitators
  • Founder game for entrepreneurial connection, growth, and fun!
  • Hear from this month's guest mentor
  • Pizza and pop provided


Please note: The building doors will be unlocked from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Parking is free in SP1 after 4:30 p.m.


In case you haven't joined us at an I-VIC meetup yet, these meetups are split into 5 parts:-

  1. Dividing into "Journey Groups" to connect with others in a similar place on their own journeys (e.g. From those who are "Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation" to those who are "Achieving Success")
  2. Hearing our guest mentor's story
  3. A founder game or activity that supports connection, learning, and growth
  4. Collaboration requests and ecosystem updates
  5. Connection and networking (plus pizza and pop!)

Questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected]

or DM us on Instagram @ideastart.um


Guest Mentor Speaker: Eno Umoka

Eno Umoka is an AI growth strategist, founder, and ecosystem builder who helps startups and service-based businesses generate leads and scale faster using practical AI systems. He specializes in turning AI from a buzzword into simple, scalable workflows founders can adopt quickly, even with limited resources.

Beyond revenue, Eno’s mission is to help 100,000 entrepreneurs and changemakers grow with clarity, confidence, and execution, so growth becomes easier, not heavier.


Photography Notice

By participating in this event, you consent to being photographed, videotaped, and/or audio recorded and you authorize IDEA START to use the photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings in its activities, at its events, and in its promotional material, in print or electronic format, including on the internet via the university's website or other social media websites. Please alert the photographer at the event if you do not want your photo taken.


Personal Information Notice

Your personal information is being collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. The information you provide will be used by the university for the purpose of processing your registration for the event, determining catering orders, improving future IDEA START events, and for further communication regarding the event. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access and Privacy Office (tel. 204-474-9462), 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Registration
πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PM
Introductions
πŸ•‘: 05:10 PM - 06:00 PM
Journey Group Discussions
πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Mentor Journey Stories with Eno Umoka
πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Call for Collaboration: Open invitation for attendees to work with you
πŸ•‘: 06:40 PM - 06:45 PM
Ecosystem Announcements
πŸ•‘: 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM
Open networking with pizza and pop
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IDEA START HQ, 100 - 1 Research Rd, 2nd Floor, 1 Research Road, Winnipeg, Canada

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