The very nature of entrepreneurship means that company founders will often have to do a little bit of everything: product development, financial planning, human resources, and yes - sales. This can be a challenge for some founders, many of whom often believe that good technology sells itself. But the reality is quite different, and all entrepreneurs will need to learn how to sell so that their businesses will survive. But how can people without sales experience or aptitudes become convincing salespeople?

Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00to13:00
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00to13:30
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- Chemical Engineering
- Dept. of Civil Engineering
- Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
- Desautels Faculty of Management
- Dept. of Mining and Materials Engineering
- Solve problems—Analytical & Critical Reasoning
- Solve problems—Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 17:00to19:00
The MIF Summer Networking Cocktail is back again! This edition we are proud to feature guest speaker Omar Zahr. Omar is the Chief Technology Officer at TandemLaunch, a Montreal-based venture foundry that builds deep-tech startups from university research.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026 17:00to18:00
Come to the info session and learn about the program benefits, application process and much more!
The TechAccel Program is one of the McGill Engine’s key co-curricular/experiential learning programs. It supports early-stage student ventures with Lean Startup Methodology training, 1:1 business mentorship, and project funding.