Call for Proposals: Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR): 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 academic year.

This is an exciting chance 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 prospects
Help strengthen and grow the University of Guelph's entrepreneurial ecosystem

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

If you have any questions about the position, please contact:

Manager, John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise
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