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Pitching: Developing your Pitch

You have a pitch coming up. You’ve identified what kind of pitch you’re delivering, and who you’re pitching to (maybe you followed the tips in our previous Pitching Your Startup

Pitching: Before you Pitch

You’ve identified an unmet need in the market, and have come up with a fabulous idea for a startup. Maybe you’ve even launched a minimal product and have a business

Arbre: From Sunburn to Spruce

Ideas for startups come from a lot of places. Many founders start off by trying to solve a problem that they’re facing, and then they realize that their solution might

Chexy: Redefining Rent Payments

Coming to Canada, Liza Akhvledziani realized how important the profile of a renter is from the standpoint of a landlord. Being in Canada for 10 years now, she noticed that

From far left to far right: ICUBE Director, Dr. Ann Armstrong; Program Coordinator, Kayla Sousa; Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity; Co-op Student, Mickayla Whyte.

Entrepreneurship is the future of Innovation

By Mickayla Whyte, Co-Op Student, Fletcher’s Meadow This fall/winter I had the opportunity to participate in the SEE@UTM pilot program that ran at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. As

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.