# Event Details - **Event Name**: IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at the IDEA START HQ for our monthly meetup where we'll network, connect, and explore our unique journeys!About this EventJoin us at the IDEA START HQ for our community meetup where we'll focus on our individual journeys and opportunities to connect!Your innovation & entrepreneurship journey - what are your needs, interests, and motivations?Networking and connecting with mentors, peers, and facilitatorsFounder game for entrepreneurial connection, growth, and fun!Hear from this month's guest mentorPizza and pop providedPlease note: The building doors will be unlocked from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Parking is free in SP1 after 4:30 p.m.In case you haven't joined us at an I-VIC meetup yet, these meetups are split into 5 parts:-Dividing into "Journey Groups" to connect with others in a similar place on their own journeys (e.g. From those who are "Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation" to those who are "Achieving Success")Hearing our guest mentor's storyA founder game or activity that supports connection, learning, and growthCollaboration requests and ecosystem updatesConnection and networking (plus pizza and pop!)Questions? Feel free to contact us at ideastartcommunity@umanitoba.caor DM us on Instagram @ideastart.umGuest Mentor Speaker: Eno UmokaEno Umoka is an AI growth strategist, founder, and ecosystem builder who helps startups and service-based businesses generate leads and scale faster using practical AI systems. He specializes in turning AI from a buzzword into simple, scalable workflows founders can adopt quickly, even with limited resources.Beyond revenue, Eno’s mission is to help 100,000 entrepreneurs and changemakers grow with clarity, confidence, and execution, so growth becomes easier, not heavier.Photography NoticeBy participating in this event, you consent to being photographed, videotaped, and/or audio recorded and you authorize IDEA START to use the photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings in its activities, at its events, and in its promotional material, in print or electronic format, including on the internet via the university's website or other social media websites. Please alert the photographer at the event if you do not want your photo taken.Personal Information NoticeYour personal information is being collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. The information you provide will be used by the university for the purpose of processing your registration for the event, determining catering orders, improving future IDEA START events, and for further communication regarding the event. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access and Privacy Office (tel. 204-474-9462), 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5f4c4040-fd02-11f0-b494-b398a7ecfd23-rimg-w602-h740-dc2c121e-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMRegistration?: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PMIntroductions?: 05:10 PM - 06:00 PMJourney Group Discussions?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMMentor Journey Stories with Eno Umoka?: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PMCall for Collaboration: Open invitation for attendees to work with you?: 06:40 PM - 06:45 PMEcosystem Announcements?: 06:45 PM - 07:30 PMOpen networking with pizza and pop - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/idea-start-venture-and-innovation-community-meetup/100001981809811495 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Winnipeg - **state**: MB - **country**: Canada - **location**: IDEA START HQ, 100 - 1 Research Rd, 2nd Floor - **lat**: 49.8031835 - **long**: -97.14980910000001 - **full address**: IDEA START HQ, 100 - 1 Research Rd, 2nd Floor, 1 Research Road, Winnipeg, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3914cfb007eccdc57c9f55656af433a8f76baf1b19ff7b7f2e4d63ca4619631d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8f9090-gmir.jpg?v=1769684715 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup being held? - **A:** IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at IDEA START HQ, 100 - 1 Research Rd, 2nd Floor, 1 Research Road, Winnipeg, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup? - **A:** IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup is organized by IDEA START, PKMI, and Faculty of Science. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IDEA START Venture & Innovation Community Meetup is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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