Inspire, Create, Empower.
Creating a better world through entrepreneurship.
What is Enactus?
Enactus is the world’s largest experiential learning platform.
The Enactus Vision
TO CREATE A BETTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD.
Dedicated to creating a better world while developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. The Enactus network of global business, academic and student leaders are unified by our vision.
About Us
Enactus uOttawa is a student-led non-profit organization that uses entrepreneurial action to empower people to improve their livelihoods. We help shape generations of entrepreneurial leaders passionate about advancing Canada's economic, social, and environmental health. We rally the energy, ideas, and passion of Canada's best and brightest students, who see business as a way to address social issues.
At Enactus uOttawa, we provide students with the opportunity to work on real-life projects in many different fields of interest. Our projects are run completely by students, and member gain work experience by making business decisions and performing hands-on work.
Testimonials
“I’m currently a Product Manager at Indigo’s head office where I work with digital teams to create seamless online shopping experiences for our customers. Enactus has played a critical role in helping me get exposed to new innovative spaces that I would not have known (it helped me discover the tech space!), make invaluable connections in the community, and taught me what it means to have a growth mindset.”
— Isabel Gan
“Enactus provided me with a strong foundation to build my career upon. It has taught me really valuable problem-solving skills and also allowed me to take a leadership role within a business, projects, and programs that were operating in the real world, which is unique. I also met a lot of like-minded individuals through Enactus, many of whom I keep in touch with to this day. Enactus is a great network to be a part of. Enactus gave me memories, experiences, and friends that will last a lifetime.”
— Holly Todd
Enactus uOttawa in the Press
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University of Ottawa Students Bring Passion for Sustainability to Create New Recycling Systems | CTV News Ottawa
CTV News Ottawa - Poly’s President, Alex Parsan, and Co-PMs, Thuy-Vi Ha and Jennifer Kerwin, spoke with Rosey Edeh about Poly’s recycling systems and sustainability goals.
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A group of University of Ottawa students create a solution to help cut down on plastic use
CTV News Ottawa - The Poly Project is a plastic recycling system designed by University of Ottawa students, through a competition driven by Enactus
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POLY with Enactus uOttawa | Rogers tv
Rogers TV - Alexander Parsan from Enactus uOttawa tells us about their flagship social enterprise, POLY, which turns plastic waste into possibility. .
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Vogue Italy - 15 occhiali da sole sostenibili per l'arrivo dell'estate
Shyne Eyewear, a project on Enactus uOttawa, was mentioned in Vogue Italy as an organization that offers sustainable sunglasses for the summer season