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Pride Pitch 2025 – The Recap

On August 28, 2025, ICUBE celebrated its annual PRIDE Pitch event at the University of Toronto Hart House. This competition awards a total of $10,000 in cash prizes to celebrate,

Reflecting on 10 Years of ICUBE Innovation

Earlier this summer, ICUBE marked an exciting milestone—10 years of empowering entrepreneurs at U of T Mississauga. What began as a vision from founder Donna Heslin to create a hub

Pitch With a Twist 2025 – The Recap

“Stepping onstage in front of large crowds can be intimidating and sometimes negatively impact pitch delivery, especially for new entrepreneurs. Some attendees also feel uncomfortable asking questions in front of

Importing Goods In Canada

Canada is one of the world’s largest trading nations, making importing goods a crucial aspect of its economy. Whether you’re a business looking to source products from abroad or an

Celebrating 10+ Years at ICUBE

More than ten years ago, ICUBE set out to empower innovators, creators, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. In that time, we have helped more than

Ideation Lab W'26 Schedule

Date
Time
Topic
Saturday, Jan 24
9:30am to 4:30pm
(in-person bootcamp)
Welcome + Orientation, 15 Traits of an Entrepreneur, Human-Centered Design, Market Research
Wednesday, Jan 28
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(in-person)
De-Mystifying Early-Stage Financing For Researchers: VC vs Angels
Wednesday, Feb 04
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Legal Session (Ask Me Anything with SLC Law)
Wednesday, Feb 11
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Branding Workshop
Wednesday, Feb 18
Break
Wednesday, Feb 25
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Grants, Loans, and Subsidies 
Wednesday, Mar 04
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(in-person)
Pitch with a Twist
Wednesday, Mar 11
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Sales Workshop
Wednesday, Mar 18
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Accounting Ask Me Anything
Wednesday, Apr 01
5:30pm to 7:30pm
(virtual)
Storytelling & How to Pitch

Indigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with UofT Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC

An experiential learning program that follows the school 3 semesters schedule, for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen.

A boutique-style remote program to support your business development and help you grow through one-on-one support. This program is open all year.

A student-led creative studio with intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of our ventures and small businesses in our community.

This 2-day retreat is designed to help you reflect on your journey, what drives you, all the hats you wear and what is next for you and your social enterprise.