Call for Proposals: Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR): 2026-27 Academic Year The John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph is seeking an accomplished entrepreneur to serve as our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for the 2026-27 academic year.

This is an exciting prospect to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs by sharing your experience, insights, and expertise with University of Guelph students and emerging founders.

About the Role

As Entrepreneur in Residence, you will play an integral role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students from a wide range of disciplines. You will:

- Mentor student entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Host office hours and provide one-on-one advising
- Deliver workshops, guest lectures, and educational programming
- Connect students with industry contacts, networks, and opportunities




- Help strengthen and grow the University of Guelph's entrepreneurial ecosystem

Compensation and Commitment

- Honorarium: 10,000 per semester
- Format: Hybrid (on main campus and virtual)
- Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week
- Campus Presence: 2 to 3 on-campus visits per month

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following through the application portal:

- A current résumé
- A short video introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the role
- A brief statement

Proposal Submission Link: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx9cSmBJf33DXRc

Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions?

For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Jessie Kennedy

Manager, John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise [email protected]

📌 Entrepreneur in Residence (Guelph)
🏢 John F. Wood Centre
📍 Guelph