University of Windsor
Green innovation puts Enactus Windsor on national map
Publication Date: April 23, 2026
Enactus Windsor achieved top results at the Enactus Canada Central Canada Regional Exposition, becoming the only institution in Central Canada and one of just three nationally to place in all four Impact Challenges. The team earned first-place finishes for 100% Fish, an initiative transforming fish-processing byproducts into sustainable products, and REEDify, which repurposes invasive phragmites into environmentally beneficial products. Following their regional success, both projects will advance to the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Montreal.
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These university students are turning fish guts into dog treats
Publication Date: November 24, 2025
Enactus Windsor students collaborated with a local fishery and the Great Lakes Institute of Environmental Research to transform Lake Erie fish waste into sustainable dog treats. This interdisciplinary project aims to divert thousands of kilograms of byproduct from landfills while creating a high-quality, eco-friendly product for pet owners.
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UWindsor students mentor next generation of entrepreneurs
Publication Date: November 18, 2025
Through the Ascent program, Enactus Windsor mentors empower youth in Grades 7 to 12 to launch their own eco-friendly micro-businesses. By bridging the gap in local business education, the initiative has reached over 10,000 participants, fostering financial literacy and sustainable innovation across the Windsor-Essex region.
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‘Why not me?’: University students tackle Windsor’s opioid crisis
Publication Date: November 12, 2025
Enactus Windsor is addressing the local opioid crisis through Second Rise, a project that combines city-wide naloxone training with a specialized employment program for recovering addicts. By partnering with the House of Sophrosyne and local authorities, the initiative focuses on reducing the stigma surrounding substance use while providing individuals with the practical tools and opportunities needed to re-enter the workforce
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Youth Entrepreneurs Take Over UWindsor Campus for Market Day
Publication Date: November 7, 2025
Enactus Windsor’s Ascent program transformed the University of Windsor into a vibrant marketplace where local grade school and high school students sold sustainable, handmade goods to the public. This Market Day event served as the hands-on culmination of an eight-week curriculum designed to provide youth with essential experiential learning in financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
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Enactus Windsor earns two awards in regional competition
Publication Date: April 2, 2025
Enactus Windsor joined students from across Central Canada in Mississauga to present innovative social, environmental, and entrepreneurial initiatives developed to address community needs. The team earned first runner-up for Youtopia, a student-led educational program that has helped over 600 students develop financial and entrepreneurial skills, and second runner-up for Youthrive, an initiative mentoring students through launching their own micro-businesses. Following their success at regionals, the team will advance to the Enactus Canada National Exposition in May.
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