Future EDge at Sprott is committed to strengthening the region’s economic future through targeted management skills development. From strategic communication to people leadership, our programs respond directly to the evolving needs of Ottawa’s workforce.

These skill-building offering are designed in partnership with local employers and community leaders, ensuring they’re practical, relevant and focused on driving real results for both individuals and organizations.

By preparing Ottawa’s emerging leaders to manage complexity and lead with confidence, we’re proud to play a role in building a more prosperous, resilient capital region.

AI Strategy and Regional Innovation: Partnering with Kanata and Beyond

Through a series of AI Strategy sessions and ongoing community engagement in Kanata North, Future EDge is fostering a collaborative ecosystem where education meets innovation. These events bring together business leaders, alumni, and faculty to explore the strategic impact of AI on today’s most pressing business challenges.

Meanwhile, our OMBA program continues to integrate AI applications into core coursework–further supporting Ottawa’s innovation economy and preparing leaders to thrive in data-driven environments.

Together, these efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to partnering for prosperity–connecting knowledge with impact to shape a better business future for the region.

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At the Sprott School of Business, entrepreneurhsip is not just a concept–it’s a mindset. Future EDge, in partnership with the Innovation Hub, delivered a powerful, full-day experience through the AI Tools in Entrepreneurship program. This program was designed to equip early-stage founders and innovation-driven professionals with practical skills to harness AI in their business journey.

This interactive workship guided participants through the end-to-end process of using AI to refine business ideas, validate assumptions, build go-to market strategics, and pitch with confidence.

Highlights from the Program:

• AI for Idea Validation: Participants used tools like ChatGPT to simulate customer feedback, test business hypotheses, and transform raw ideas into viable MVPs.
• Market Intelligence and Prompt Engineering: Attendees learned to craft strategic prompts using the CREATE framework, enabling deeper competitor analysis and more insigthful market overviews.
• Business Canvas and Financial Modeling: AI-supported workflows helped entrepreneurs map out lean business models and generate data-driven financial projections.
• Founder Pitch Circle: The day concluded with peer-reviewed, AI-enhanced pitch presentations focused on clarity, innovation, and impact.

More that a training session, this was a launchpad for cultivating growth mindsets and AI-first business strategies. By bridging entrepreneurial spirit with technological fluency, Future EDge continues to empower change-makers ready to lead in a digital age.

Stay tuned for more programs from Future EDge that push the boundaries of learning and innovation.

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The Sprott School of Business continues to empower executive learners through innovative, relevant programming. Our Recent AI Strategy Session, hosted by Future EDge for Executive Education Alumni, introduced participants to the emerging discipline of AI Prompt Engineering.

This hands-on session provided a non-technical, executive-level exploration of tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot–focusing on how AI can enhance forecasting, improve strategic execution, and support informed decision-making.

Beyond the virtual classroom, our Kanata North engagement sessions bring this content into the community, fostering deeper conversations with Ottawa’s tech and business leaders. these experiences reflect our commitment to lifelong learning that evolves with technology and equips professionals to lead transformation at every level.

Shaping Strategic Thinkers: OMBA Integrate AI into Business Education

In a rapidly shifting business environment, adaptability and innovation are essential. That’s why Sprott’s Online MBA (OMBA) program is embracing the next wave of learning–integrating artificial intelligence into business strategy.

Through recent coursework and sessions, OMBA participants explores AI’s impact on decision-making, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness. Students examined real-world applications across sectors, applying new tools and insights directly to their professional contexts.

This integration of AI innovation into the OMBA curriculum is part of Sprott’s larger mission to deliver transformational learning experiences through Future EDge’s AI Prompt Engineering information session and program that positions our graduates at the forefront of business and societal impact.

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