IE-Knowledge Hub

The International Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub operates in the cross-segment of innovation, entrepreneurship and academia, providing educational resources and research such as case studies, podcasts, interviews, research papers, articles and other curated content on Canadian entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Context
The growing movement to promote entrepreneurship within academia combined with the push from governments to support innovation within SMEs has led to a need for collaborative initiatives such as the IE-Knowledge Hub platform.

Problem
There is a lack of educational resources showcasing stories about Canadian entrepreneurs and SMEs and the innovation ecosystems that support them.

Opportunity
By bringing together these stories, we can shape a greater narrative contributing to the Canadian knowledge economy and help identify opportunities for synergies to promote greater collaboration.

Focus
- Startups and SMEs exporting or operating internationally or undergoing a digital transformation
- Innovation ecosystems including support organisations
- Research and academic ecosystems
- Entrepreneurship within underrepresented segments

Audience
- University students and researchers
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors
- Members of support organisations
- Policymakers
- General public