As a LEAP Junction entrepreneur, you have access to an extensive ecosystem of innovation resources across Fanshawe College designed to help you develop, test, and grow your business ventures.
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Innovation Spaces
Innovation Village
Located at the center of Fanshawe's London Campus, Innovation Village is a dynamic space where entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and industry partners collaborate to solve problems creatively and drive innovation.
Features:
- Collaborative workspaces for brainstorming and teamwork
- Technology-enabled meeting rooms and presentation areas
- Regular innovation events and workshops
- Cross-disciplinary project opportunities
- Access to mentors and industry experts
Coworking Space
Located within Innovation Village, our co-working space is designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and productivity.
Features:
- Collaborative open workspace for drop-in work sessions
- Rentable desks and office space for more permanent setups
- Bookable meeting rooms and event spaces
- Fully stocked coffee and snack bar
- Entrepreneurial library with curated business resources
- Whiteboards and printing services
- Creative games to spark innovation
Maker Space
Our new Maker Space within Innovation Village is equipped with creative tools and prototyping equipment to transform your innovative ideas into tangible products.
Available Resources:
- 3D printers (various sizes and materials)
- Laser cutters
- Electronics workstations
- Design software and technical support
- Prototype development tools
Pop-Up Market Testing and Sales Opportunities
Whether you’re developing an idea, testing a product or service, making your first sales, or growing an existing business, LEAP Junction offers opportunities to learn and build momentum right on campus.
Apply now to be considered for our Promotional Display Cabinet or Retail Pop-Ups in Innovation Village at Fanshawe College’s Oxford Street Campus.
Participation is FREE for current or past LEAP Junction clients.
Benefits:
Validate — Test your assumptions. Gather feedback on your ideas, prototype, pricing, messaging, display setup, or customer needs.
Sell — Practise your pitch, make sales, generate leads, and build confidence through real customer interactions.
Grow — Introduce your business to the Fanshawe community, build awareness, and discover what to do next.
Creation Stations
Create compelling content for your business with access to creative media labs, podcasting studios, and media equipment.
Available Resources:
- Podcasting studios with professional recording equipment
- Video production facilities
- Photography studio
- Digital editing workstations
- Media equipment rentals
- Expert technical support
Media Equipment Loans
LEAPERS can access equipment rentals through media services to support their content production.
Advertising Opportunities and Support
Alumni Perks Advertising Options
Become an Alumni Perks Business Partner!
Why Partner With Alumni?
- Increased visibility to educated professionals
- Targeted marketing to the Fanshawe community
- Year-round exposure through our Alumni Business Directory
- Build brand loyalty and recognition
Village Creative
Access full-service digital marketing assistance from Village Creative, a student and faculty-run marketing agency available at no cost to Leap Junction clients.
Services:
- Social media strategy and content
- Website development
- Graphic design
- Email marketing campaigns
- Content creation
- SEO optimization
Research & Development Support
Centre for Research and Innovation
For leapers looking towards future R&D, our Centre for Research and Innovation provides access to skilled researchers, state-of-the-art facilities, and connections to funding sources, facilitating product development and further innovation.
Library Research Support
Our clients can also access our faculty librarians who are on hand to provide in-depth market research support, ensuring our entrepreneurs have the data and insights needed for informed decision-making.