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WHO ARE WE?

The Pond-Deshpande Centre acts as a catalyst to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in New Brunswick by facilitating collaboration among entrepreneurs, young companies, students, faculty and alumni.

Meet our new Student Ambassadors for 2012-2013!

The PDC works with NB’s already established innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to create mentorship opportunities for aspiring innovators that will provide them with a sound foundation in technical and social entrepreneurship, and give them the opportunity to engage in the experience and explore their possibilities for success.

The PDC also serves as a resource for new entrepreneurs to help translate their ideas into companies, products or services.

Click on links below to access our new funding programs. Please be sure to apply on-line using the applicable fund for your emerging entrepreneurial endeavour. We look forward to hearing from you!

Social Innovation Fund

Technology Ignition Fund

Student Catalyst Fund


INNOVATOR'S TOOLKIT

Desh Deshpande- What It Takes To Become an Entrepreneur

Hear Dr. Desh Deshpande speak about what it takes to become an entrepreneur-motivation, aspiration and attitude- in Kauffman Foundation “Sketchbook” video.

(Desh delivered the keynote address at the Social Enterprise Development Dialog, Fredericton, March 21-22, 2013)

Find More Innovator’s Tools

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