»About SIFE

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) is a global student organization that encourages students to develop social entrepreneurial projects and gain entrepreneurial skills.

SIFE Simon Fraser is open to students at SFU in all faculties and all 3 campuses. SIFE acknowledges that there are no boundaries for students who want to be more entrepreneurial, want to meet people and to share their passions while making a difference in the community!

SIFE Simon Fraser is an established, yet growing organization that strives to create bigger impact each year. With more than 60 active members running 21 projects, winning awards, and appearing in the media many times for our impact in the 2008/2009 year, SIFE Simon Fraser is the place for students to get involved no matter what your background and past experience is!

SIFE Simon Fraser (previously known as ACE) History

In 1991, Jade Bourelle and serveral other Simon Fraser University students founded the SFU Chapter of ACE. As one of the strongest teams in the early/mid-nineties we were able to successfully win Chapter of the Year a few times and have our name engraved on the Stronach Cup.

In 2000, ACE partnered with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). SIFE is the largest, fastest growing, not-for-profit student organization in the world. It is changing the world through highly dedicated student teams on 1,800 university campuses in more than 40 countries.

ACE-SFU has changed a lot since our creation in 1991. We’ve most recently begun developing stronger relationships with our school and community. It’s been an exciting year as we’ve increased our impact and helped truly make a difference in the world.

SIFE World Cup

Dedicated student teams across 1700 campuses and 42 countries change the world by teaching the principles of free enterprise. These teams make a difference in their community by helping people empower themselves and achieve new successes.

Each year, 42 countries send their best SIFE teams to compete at the SIFE World Cup. In 2008, national champion SIFE teams will converge in Singapore to present their community outreach programs to top executives from leading companies. The teams will be competing to be named the SIFE World Cup champion.

The event brings together teams from all over the world to share extraordinary projects that have positively impacted millions of individuals around the globe. With the many different cultures and ethnicity, all these SIFE teams shared their passion for educating others the principles of a free market economics, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, success skills and business ethics.

Recent National Exposition Results

  • 2008/2009 SIFE Semi-Finalist (top 10); Gwyn Morgan Bursary for Leadership (Ashish Gurung - SIFE president)
  • 2007/2008 SIFE Semi-Finalist (top 10); Gwyn Morgan Bursary for Leadership (Gavin Norquay - SIFE co-president)
  • 2006/2007 Most Improved SIFE Chapter; Semi-Finalist (top 20)
  • 1996/1997 Most Enterprising Campus in Canada
  • 1994/1995 Most Enterprising Campus in Canada

Some notable Alumni (please contact us to join this list!)

  • Jade Bourelle, Founder of ACE-SFU in 1991. President and Chief Executive Officer of Talent Technology Corp.
  • Minna Van, President 04/05(?). Co-Founder of Atomic Media and The Network Hub.

With all the impact we’re attaining in our community and campus, we’re getting some modest attention if you’re curious, check it out below!

External Media Articles

  • SIFE SimonFraser featured on CBC Radio One with Client Sonia Singh. MP3 Version.
  • Consulting client, Sonia Singh is featured on page two of the Business In Vancouver Black Edition. May 2008. Digital copy to come

Simon Fraser University News Articles

If you’re interested in finding out more information about SIFE Simon Fraser, please contact us.