ICUBE Wraps up Summer Program with ICE2015 final Competition

On August 19th, five of I-CUBE’s startups competed in a pitch competition for cash and in-kind prizes. With a prize pool of $5,000 cash and $1,500 in-kind services from Pallett Valo, the five startups put it all on the table. A big thank you to all who came out to support the group – including the mentors, other teams, and judging panel. Hopefully the startups will take a well deserved summer break, but starting in September, it will be back to the I-CUBE space within the Institute of Management and Innovation to grow their businesses. Learn more about how to get involved with I-CUBE by exploring their programs, upcoming events and learning how they help students build startups.

 

Below are the results from the judging panel:

First place: ParticipAid

Members: Anthony Nazarov, Erica Tatham, Maroof Moral

Second Place: Butiik

Members: Usamah Monir, Sayed F. Arefin, Marzooq Haque, Ahmad Zia, Nadir Hassan

Third Place: SoCity

Members: Rhea Puri, Palak Puri

 

Some photos by Ryan Cerrudo & SJ Silva are below:

Pallett Valo Free GoodiesAgora Team Members PitchingDonna and Darren Announcing awardsJudging panelSoCity SpeakingParticipAid startup PitchingBeDo Startup PitchingButiik Startup PitchingSoCity Winning third placeButiik Winning second placeParticipAid Winning first place

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.