Trent University Launches Create Centre for Entrepreneurship

Trent University has opened the doors to the Create Centre for Entrepreneurship, a space that provides an inclusive entry point for students to explore problem-solving, leadership and collaboration, on Monday.

The fourth floor is known as the Moore Innovation Hub made possible through Dr. David Moore '93 (hon) and Joan Moore. The University also plans to expand the Create Centre for Entrepreneurship programming to Trent University Durham GTA. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“The Create Centre for Entrepreneurship reflects the spirit of Trent – collaborative, student-centred and deeply engaged with the world around us,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor. “Our goal is to challenge the conventional ideas around what entrepreneurship means, allowing every student to think differently and take risks, and make a meaningful impact.”

The new Centre shares space with the Leadership and Democracy Lab. Dr. Cristine de Clercy, Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, leads it.

The new building serves as a connector between students and faculty, existing programming and services at Trent, as well as the business sectors in both Peterborough and Durham according to a press release. In addition to skill-building and mentorship, students will gain access to networking opportunities, hands-on experiences and curated programming.

“Create embodies the powerful engine of human progress at this seminal moment in the human journey,” said Gavin Marshall, Trent’s Momentous Campaign leader. “In a time when digital interaction often replaces human connection, this model emphasizes collaboration, shared problem-solving and real human leadership. Whether our students go on to launch a company, work in the non-profit sector or lead public policy reform, or however they do the essential work of tomorrow building, Create (Centre) will help them understand that big change never happens in isolation.”

The Centre’s physical space is in Bata Library on the fourth floor.

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