Who we are

The Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CEIE) is a central hub for students within the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) at Ryerson University to come together with faculty, business mentors and customers to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours and technology ventures.

CEIE provides students with resources and supports needed to develop and commercialize their ideas.

Tarek Sadek, Director, Centre of Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Adjunct Professor, is an experienced innovation and product commercialization leader; a self-motivated leader in innovation and technology with over 10 years of experience in new venture creation. He received his PhD in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies and completed his Masters of Engineering Entrepreneurship & Innovation at McMaster University where he also studied Electrical Engineering. He has a demonstrated ability in mentoring young entrepreneurs while they are commercializing novel solutions to meet customer demands. Sadek has the refined ability to develop and present relevant business cases creating valued relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Sadek works closely with students as their professor, mentor, and entrepreneurial guide.