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Yukon University

Whitehorse, YukonFoundations & Ecosystem-BuildingMember

We support innovators and entrepreneurs with funding, resources, expertise and incubation.

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Yukon University is a flexible post-secondary institution that includes a place and pathway for every learner. Our students are grounded in education and research relevant to the North. Our resourceful and creative graduates are building a resilient, versatile and ambitious future for all northerners.

Type

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

Founded

1963

Regions

North (NWT, YK, NVT)

Located in downtown Whitehorse (Door C of the Northlight building). Designated as a Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH). Partners with TD Bank for Summer Biz School. Features bright, open-concept space with local artwork. Publishes Innovation Stories and operates newsletter focused on Yukon entrepreneurship.

Industries

AgricultureConsumer retailFood & beverageTourism & culture

Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScale

Services offered

  • 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
  • Paid programming (cash)
  • Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
  • Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildingmedium 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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Innovation Fund

accelerator

Funding for innovators and entrepreneurs

IncubateNorth

incubator

Incubation program powered by TD Summer Biz School

Wrap-around Innovation Services

other

Professional services including intellectual property, legal, accounting support for projects meeting Innovation Fund criteria

Investment Readiness Training

course

Program to develop interest and participation in growing investment culture for entrepreneurs and investors

Yukon Communities Small Business Network

other

Community network for small businesses

Summer Biz School

event

Program nurturing young entrepreneurs

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AgricultureClean technologiesEducation+6
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