For Startups


Take full control. Launch your own startup to commercialize and mobilize your innovation.

As a foundational component of the Dalhousie innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, we offer advising support to Dal researchers with the drive, commitment, and time necessary to start a company. You’ll need to learn about the critical components of early-stage progress and investment — and you’ll definitely want to tap into Dal Innovates programming to gain the knowledge, skills and contacts that will help you succeed. 

Working together

We’ll help you understand more about the startup process and connect you to other relevant resources in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. 
Read an overview of what you can expect when launching a company and the Dal supports available to help, browse FAQs, and learn more about our processes.

Delivering results

Dalhousie research community members have transformed their research into companies that sell innovative and life-changing products on the world stage.
Browse our collection of Dal spinoff success stories.

Connect with us

Starting your own company while teaching, researching or earning a degree is an impressive endeavour. If you’re eager to learn what it takes, we’re here to help.
Contact us today.