Build something real
The Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC) helps students and alumni turn ideas into action through venture creation, freelance entrepreneurship, and preparation for professional sales careers. Built for people who want to create, contribute, and grow, the CEC provides practical experience, industry opportunities, and pathways to real-world outcomes.
This is where you build what’s next—and who you become.
What we offer
Testimonials
Field & Co | Gig Lab
"I decided to apply to Gig Lab because I was freelancing when I first graduated from school and it was kind of just like, really unsuccessful, because I didn't have a proper plan in place. I didn't have any supports or a mentor. And I was just kind of flying by the seat of my pants and doing whatever I wanted to do. So when I found the opportunity for Gig Lab, I wanted to apply because I wanted to be able to have some accountability and get a plan in place to be able to restart my freelance business in a strategic way.” -Kate Bradfield, freelance founder
Ezok | Venture Lab
“My time at the Conestoga Venture Lab has been an enlightening journey, filled with invaluable lessons on validation, networking, and leveraging professional data sources to accurately gauge my market size. The mentors, experts in their respective fields, came together periodically to refine and sharpen my investment and commercial pitches. They provided me with numerous opportunities to present my product, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged local initiatives. Coming from another country, this experience was particularly transformative for me, as it introduced me to opportunities I was previously unaware of. The Conestoga Venture Lab not only equipped me with the tools necessary for success but also broadened my perspective, making it an integral part of my entrepreneurial journey." -Henrique Bilbao, founder, Ezok
Erin Pickles | Sales Lab
“This is such an incredible program and I encourage anyone, experienced or new to sales, to seize this opportunity for not just your career growth and development -–but your personal growth too!” -Erin Pickles
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