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Startup Highlight: Swiirl

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Swiirl to showcase the incredible talent of our students. This partnership not only highlights the innovative spirit and creative skills of our students but also

Turtle Island Charity

Jason Johnson, an Indigenous entrepreneur from Tobique First Nations in rural New Brunswick, has a powerful story of resilience and purpose. Growing up on a reserve, he gained early exposure

Startup Highlight: Ez Stash

Inspired by the ingenuity of the Korean train station storage system, EZ stash was founded. On a trip to Korea visiting a friend this quick, convenient, and popular storage system

A Successful Ideation Lab Session

This past summer, ICUBE had the pleasure of an insightful and successful Ideation Lab session, with many promising entrepreneurs and captivating speakers. Are you looking to sign up for the

Startup Highlight: UNfabricated

Throughout her childhood in India, Prabaarja (Aarja) Bedi would not have guessed she would end up where she is today: a motivational speaker, a strategic marketer, and an entrepreneur. Growing

Social Media as a Startup Founder 

Many entrepreneurs, when starting out, account for hours of grueling work spent budgeting, slideshow-ing, pitching, and more. However, many tend to miss out on an equally important logistical component of

PRIDE Pitch 2024 – The Recap 

On June 10, 2024, ICUBE, The University of Toronto, and the City of Mississauga held their fifth annual PRIDE Pitch Event, awarding $10,000 in cash prizes and a partnership with

Pitch With a Twist 2024 – The Recap

On March 6, 2024, ICUBE celebrated International Women’s Month through our sixth annual Pitch With a Twist competition, featuring Catherine Addai as keynote speaker! Pitch With a Twist promoted women-led

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.