Propel Business Project

Where learning meets organizational impact

Ready to get involved?

Propel Business Projects is a project-based learning program at the Haskayne School of Business that connects students with Canadian organizations through a MINI INTERNSHIP. Students complete a 50-hour project over 8 to 10 weeks during the Winter or Spring semesters. Organizations participate as coaches—supporting student growth while benefiting from fresh insights. There is no cost to participating organizations.

For Students

Gain hands-on experience to strengthen your resumé
Build real-world skills and confidence
Receive coaching from a community leader and grow your network
Earn a $1,250 grant upon completion

For Organizations

Work with motivated Haskayne students on real projects
Coach and shape future business leaders
Gain fresh ideas and perspectives
Strengthen community engagement

Who:

Haskayne School of Business students (senior undergraduate, Master of Management, MBA)
Canadian startups, small businesses, charities, non-profits, and social enterprises

What:

50-hour project over 8–10 weeks (Winter or Spring term)

Student grant:

$1,250 upon completion

Cost to organizations:

No fee (organizations commit to coaching the student)

Supported by our donors

The RBC Foundation, The Woitas Family, The Hunter Family Foundation, George Church, Birchcliff Energy

Propel student Vignesh Vembu, left, and Aubrey Soulliere

Check out some of the 2025 projects

Read about the types of projects our students worked on and their experience.

Learn more

Organizations submit a project and commit to coaching a student, including weekly check-ins
Projects involve ~50 hours of mostly independent work and one clear objective
One student is matched based on skills and interests
The student completes the project over 8–10 weeks
Both parties reflect on outcomes and learning

Propel is a collaborative program. Both students and organizations are expected to actively participate and contribute to a successful experience.

Eligibility

Be a current Haskayne School of Business student (senior undergraduate, Master of Management, or MBA)

Expectations

Commit to a 50-hour project with an organization
Confirm a project plan and provide weekly updates
Take initiative and maintain a professional relationship
Schedule and attend weekly meetings
Deliver a final outcome that provides value

Eligibility

Be a Canadian startup, small business (fewer than 100 employees), charity, non-profit, or social enterprise

Expectations

Onboard the student to the organization and project
Act as a coach by providing guidance, feedback, and resources
Dedicate time weekly for meetings
Be flexible around academic schedules
Understand this is a partnership, not a consulting service

Join the next Propel cycle starting January 2027.

Temmy Adebisi helped Fenyk Coffee prepare for expansion

Student: Temmy Adebisi
Partner: Pardeep Sooch, Fenyk Coffee

Temmy gave the company valuable insight while preparing to open their second Calgary location in Canada Olympic Commons in June 2025.