This summer, the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information is connecting students from Canada and South Korea through the International Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (IEB), a four-week program focused on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and global innovation.
Running from July 27 to August 21, 2026, the bootcamp includes 20 graduate students from the Faculty of Information and 20 students from Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) as well as faculty members from both universities. Participants will spend two weeks in Seoul and two weeks in Toronto, gaining firsthand experience in two of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems.
The IEB is designed to help students develop the skills needed to navigate an increasingly connected and AI-driven world. Through collaboration across cultures and disciplines, participants will strengthen their leadership, business communication, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills while learning how innovation can address real-world challenges.
The bootcamp goes beyond the classroom, combining academic learning with hands-on entrepreneurship experience. Working in international teams, students will participate in workshops, visit technology companies such as Samsung Electronics and Naver Corporation, and connect with entrepreneurs and industry mentors. The program will culminate in a final pitch competition, where teams will showcase their solutions and entrepreneurial thinking.
“The International Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is a unique example of how collaboration across borders can create meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students,” said Matt Ratto, Associate Dean, Research at the Faculty of Information. “As the first initiative of its kind at the University of Toronto, the bootcamp demonstrates the power of global partnerships in advancing innovation and entrepreneurship.”
The program is being delivered in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, International, the Centre for International Experience, and Global Affairs Canada, and reflects the Faculty of Information’s commitment to creating transformative experiential learning opportunities and expanding global partnerships.
Supported through the University of Toronto’s Indo-Pacific engagement strategy, the program is funded through a combination of University and Government of Canada support. The bootcamp also contributes to growing connections between Canada and South Korea. The University currently has a network of 943 registered alumni in South Korea, alongside longstanding partnerships in education, research, and industry.
Funded by the Government of Canada.
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