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MCE's Open House - Fall 2025
The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) is excited to welcome students back for the new academic year with our Fall 2025 Open House! Join us to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities on campus, meet like-minded students, and discover how MCE can support you in turning ideas into impact. This year’s event will feature:
- Fun activities and giveaways
- Networking with students, alumni, and entrepreneurs
- Refreshments and a chance to meet the MCE team
- An introduction to MCE programs and supports
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: 10:00a.m.-2:30p.m. (Drop-in when you can, or stay for the whole day!)
10:00 - 10:45 am: Coffee + Networking + Swag
Enjoy a cup of Jumping Bean's Centennial Blend Coffee, specially offered as part of the 100th anniversary of Memorial University.
10:45 - 11:00 am: Director's Welcome
11:00 - 11:45 am: Meet a Founder: David Sinkinson, Co-founder, AppArmor
11:55 - 12:25 pm: MCE's programs overview: Find your fit!
12:25 - 1:00 pm: Pizza + Networking
1:15 - 2:15 pm - Pitching challenge + Prizes!
Ready for some fun? Register now: MCE Fall Open House 2025
David Sinkinson Bio
David Sinkinson is a proven SaaS entrepreneur. David was the Co-Founder and CEO of AppArmor, the bootstrapped public safety software startup he led with his brother, Chris. AppArmor was purchased by Rave Mobile Safety in February of 2022 for $40 Million. Later in 2022, both Rave Mobile Safety and AppArmor were acquired by Motorola Solutions for $560 million.
Dave has co-authored the award-winning business book Startup Different and hosts the award-winning Startup Different Podcast. Startup Different debunks startup myths, tackles some of the toughest challenges and gives founders the tools to build their business. This down-to-earth founder proves that making a successful startup has little to do with unicorns or ten-baggers and instead focuses on a proven, different method for startup success.
ArcticNext2025: Student Innovation Challenge
ArcticNext2025 is a three-day innovation challenge, hosted by Memorial University (Canada) and Nord University (Norway). Students will come together across campuses to develop ideas that strengthen Arctic communities — socially, economically, environmentally, and culturally.
This year's theme is Sustainable & Thriving Communities, with sub themes in:
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Emerging and Space Technologies
- Arts, Culture and Tourism
- Health and Wellness
Awards:
1st place - $4000
2nd place - $2500
3rd place - $1500
Key dates:
September 23, 2025, Time TBD: Student orientation
September 26-28, 2025: Weekend challenge, including workshops, mentorship, group planning, final presentations/pitches, and awards.
Students can expect to commit approximately 12-15 hours over the weekend to project work and sessions. Full schedule details will be sent to successfully selected applicants.
Who can apply:
Applications are welcome from any Memorial student - graduate or undergraduate levels.
Interested to learn more and apply? Sign up here!
Applications close September 14, 2025.