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ICUBE - University of Toronto

Toronto, OntarioFoundations & Ecosystem-BuildingMember

Home of Entrepreneurship at UofT Mississauga - We Support Social Entrepreneurs & Early-Stage Startups

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ICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM, offering resources, programs, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world.

Type

University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)

Founded

1827

Affiliation

University of Toronto

ICUBE has raised $4.9M+ in funding for supported startups and conducted 280+ workshops/events. Does not take any equity from ventures. Open to students, staff, or alumni of any UofT campus, plus members of the Peel region. One-year membership from acceptance date. Recognized as a Positive Space for 2SLGBTQ+. Creative Studio offers paid services to any business in Canada.

Industries

Clean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsEducationFood & beverageForestryOther

Focus Areas

Social innovationSustainable and responsible innovationEthical business practicesIndigenous entrepreneurship

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidation

Services offered

  • Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
  • Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
  • Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
  • Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
  • Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
  • Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
  • Mentorship and access to advisors
  • Networking opportunities and community events
  • Office space, co-working environment
  • Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildinghigh confidence

Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Ideation Lab

incubator

An experiential learning program following the school's 3 semesters schedule for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen. One-year program ideal for teams in ideation or early startup phase.

Venture Forward

accelerator

A boutique-style remote program to support business development and growth through one-on-one support. Open all year, designed for businesses already set with a product or currently selling services that need help to grow and scale.

Indigenous Program

incubator

Indigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with UofT Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC. Open to self-identifying Indigenous people across the GTA with preference to U of T students, staff, and faculty.

Creative Studio

other

A student-led creative studio serving the prototyping and design needs of ventures and small businesses in the community.

Pitch Competitions

event

Annual showcase and pitch event where founders present ideas to panel of judges and investors to raise cash and investments.

Case Competitions

event

Annual case competition supporting industry partners and providing students with cash prizes for innovative thinking.

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NORCAT

Sudbury, Ontario

Skills Training for the Future

NORCAT is a leading private, non-profit organization that empowers our clients, our staff, and our community partners to drive a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning. To deliver on our mandate, NORCAT is focused on three core priorities: As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies Develop and provide world-class programs, services, and resources to reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the workplace and beyond Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and key stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunications+6
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Empowering Founders. Breaking Barriers.

Startup Help Inc. is a non-profit organization that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities. As a nonprofit, we provide the tools and resources to anyone facing socioeconomic challenges so they can become successful entrepreneurs and become more independent.

Clean technologiesConsumer retailDigital media & telecommunications+4
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Guelph, Ontario

Canada's Food Agri-Tech Engine

Bioenterprise is a national, non-profit business accelerator that provides scientific and technical expertise, industry knowledge, business services, and global connections to help companies in the agriculture, agri-food, and bio-based products.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+2
Finesse
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Longueuil, Québec

Garage co est un hub d'innovation dédié aux technologies Hardtech

Garage&co is a startup incubation company that focuses on hardtech startups. They provide a holistic approach to design and work with entrepreneurs to develop a functional prototype that can be brought to market.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+10
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building