Timeline and Training Sessions

Timeline

First: Register for Illuminate sessions and content - see the main page for more details. 

Next: Apply to pitch at the Live Finals - Apply now.
Application deadline is October 16 at 12:00p.m. NDT. 

Registration to attend the live finals on November 5, 2025 @ 4p.m. NST for audience members will open soon. Stay tuned for details!

Topic

Date

Time

Location

Illuminate 2025 Orientation
Be inspired by local entrepreneur, Jennifer Laplaige, and learn all the important details about Illuminate 2025!

 Wed, Sept 17

1:30pm

 MCE (EN-3075)

Training sessions [in D2L]

Ongoing - you will receive access your registration is confirmed

Sept-Nov

D2L

Illuminate Field Trip: PolyUnity
See a day in the life of a local tech company! 

Tuesday, Sept 23

2:00-3:30pm

100 New Gower Street (1st floor)
Students can also meet at MCE and group transportation will be provided. 

Coffee + Networking with local women entrepreneurs!
Hosted by Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs [NLOWE]

Wednesday, October 8

10:00-11:30am

NLOWE (58 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl, Suite 102)

Students can also meet at MCE and group transportation will be provided.

Live Finals
Five finalists pitch for awards and prizes; All students welcome to attend!

Wednesday, November 5

4-6p.m.

Core Science Facility (CSF 1302)