Ideation Innovathon Pitch Competition
2023-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Webinar
Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, for the Ideation Innovathon! Watch 10 finalists compete for 10k in cash prizes!
In collaboration with Nobellum, ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation in STEM from an incredible array of Black founders. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening
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Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) and Copyrights
2024-01-29 15:10 - 16:40
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, protecting intellectual property is paramount. This workshop teaches you to protect your creative work, provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of IP and copyrights, empowers participants with invaluable knowledge and strategies to safeguard their creative assets and innovations.
Supported by the Department of English and Drama: Game Studies Program
Key topics:
Fundamentals of Intellectual Property: Gain a foundational understanding of different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn how to identify and differentiate between these assets.
Protecting your creations: Discover effective methods to protect your creative works, whether it’s artistic creations, written content, software, or innovative ideas. Learn about the steps involved in securing copyrights and leveraging them for maximum protection.
IP strategies: Delve into practical strategies for businesses to manage, enforce, and exploit their intellectual property assets effectively. Understand the role of IP in fostering innovation, maintaining a competitive edge, and driving business growth.

Mitacs: Supporting the Canadian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through R&D
2024-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
Mitacs: Supporting the Canadian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through Collaborative R&D Partnerships

Mitacs is a national, independent not-for-profit organization with a mandate to create and support R&D collaborations between academic institutions and industry partners. In today’s session, you will be introduced to the suite of Mitacs programming which provide opportunities for companies of all stages to tap into academic expertise in order to solve real-world challenges and develop highly qualified talent pipelines. Mitacs is especially committed to fostering growth in the Canadian startup ecosystem, with exclusive programming available for early-stage entrepreneurs to scale up their ventures in Canada and international markets.

Speaker info

Name: Hayley McKay, MSc.
Title: Business Development Advisor
Bio: Hayley McKay is a Business Development Advisor with Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization that provides R&D funding to support academic-industry collaborations and international travel. Hayley works closely with professors and students at the University of Toronto and industry partners across the country to build mutually beneficial, long-term research partnerships that drive innovation in Canada.

Sustainable Innovation Challenge | Pitch
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | UTM Room (3rd floor of the Davis Building), 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown of sustainable ideas at the “Sustainable Innovation Challenge | Pitch” on February 6, 2024

We are excited to welcome you to the Sustainability Innovation Challenge with Sobeys Inc., a competition dedicated to advancing sustainability through student-industry collaboration. This challenge aims to bring together bright minds from diverse disciplines, encouraging innovative solutions to address pressing sustainability challenges faced by Sobeys.
Together, we can create a more sustainable future for all.

Find a Founder
2024-02-06 18:15 - 20:00 | UTM Room, (3rd floor of the Davis Building), 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Pitch Your Idea | Meet Passionate People | Build Your Team

Are you an ICUBE member with a great idea, but need team members to help make it happen? Pitch your project to a room full of eager entrepreneurials looking for opportunities to build their portfolio, volunteer for a cool startup, or hoping to join a great project as a founding team member. Hiring grants are available to eligible teams.
Don’t have an idea yet, but know that the entrepreneurial spirit runs through your veins? Join us to learn about entrepreneurship and find out about new ways of getting involved in our community. Listen to founders pitch their ideas, and identify projects that resonate with you. Make connections, create opportunities for yourself, or even join a company as a founding member, all while obtaining a transcript notation!
Every founder team will be assigned to a short timeslot to pitch their idea. Timeslots will be given on a first come first served basis, pending interest.

Personal Finance Essentials: A Founder’s Guide to Wealth
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | ICUBE UTM – L1240, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Set yourself up for Financial Success: Learn How to Maximize Wealth, Minimize Risks, and Create Prosperity!

Branding and Storytelling Strategies by Christine Lieu
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30
Join Christine Lieu as she shares her insights on powerful branding and storytelling strategies that will leave your audience captivated!

Unlock the power of storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your community! In this dynamic workshop, participants will delve into the art of visual storytelling and branding elements to create a strong foundation and storytelling strategies to create a compelling narrative that leaves a memorable impression to stand out in your market.

About Speaker: Christine Lieu
Christine Lieu is the expert behind CL Designs and the Brand Party Podcast. She’s a graphic designer who’s traded in climbing the corporate ladder for climbing mountains around the world. Christine helps purpose-driven businesses create cohesive branding, web design, and social content to drive your impact and sales. As featured in Top 10 Canada Design, the Brand Party Podcast delivers fun, honest, to-the-point advice that you can implement RIGHT AWAY in your entrepreneurial journey.

Action for Impact
2024-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | University of Toronto Mississauga, Innovation Complex, KN L1220, University of Toronto Mississauga Innovation Complex, KN L1220, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Entrepreneurship can seem overwhelming when you’re trying to solve big problems and change the world.

Come on out and join us for a dynamic session that will get you thinking outside-of-the-box and show you to create impact right now! On Friday, March 15, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, students will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive activity that lets their innovation wild. After a brief talk from Dr. Cynthia Goh, participants will break off into teams and collaborate during an experiential exercise. All teams will ultimately offer 3-minute presentations, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the session. All students are welcome – just bring your creativity with you!
As this will be a team-focused event, we encourage you to sign-up with friends so that you already have a group to participate with – otherwise, we’ll simply match you upon arrival. The event will be held in the basement of the Kaneff Centre/Innovation Complex – Rm: L1220.
Last but not least, refreshments will be provided in the ICUBE co-working space (L1240) just after the event wraps up, so all students are welcome to stay later and connect further.

About the Facilitator:

M. Cynthia Goh is a University of Toronto professor in the Departments of Chemistry, cross-appointed to the Departments of Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, the Institute for Medical Sciences, and the Institute for Management and Innovation. She is the current interim director for the MBiotech program at UTM. She wss the founder and director of the Impact Centre, an institute that aims to bring science to society. Her research interest centers on the interactions and properties of large molecules – polymers, biopolymers – including the development of instruments for these studies, where she has 100+ publications and 70+ patents. She has expertise in the translation of scientific discovery to technology/products that benefit society and the training of scientist-entrepreneurs. Her research has led to 8 science-based companies co-founded with her students, including Axela (medical diagnostics), Vive Crop Protection (nanotechnology for agriculture), Pueblo Science (not-for-profit for science literacy in low resource settings worldwide). She has created successful training programs for scientist-entrepreneurs, including Entrepreneurship101@MaRS (which expanded to thousands registered annually) and Techno (which nucleated and nurtured 140+ student-led, science-based startups), and has conducted inspirational workshops worldwide. She also currently works on building community-based innovation systems in Canada and in the Philippines, which includes leading a project on lighting up remote villages and developing a virtual library system for remote communities. She works with industries to create science-based products for a better life; her partnership with Vive Crop Protection on eco-friendly and efficient delivery of agricultural actives was recognized with the 2022 NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation.
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The Future of Investing: Man vs Machine
2024-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | University of Toronto Mississauga, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
AIs impact on Investing. History, evolution and the future of how investment analysis will combine human judgement with AI.

Our event kicks off with a captivating introduction into the history of fundamental analysis, tracing its origins and evolution through the ages. As we delve into the revolutionary changes brought about by technology, we will spotlight the emergence of a new paradigm: Large Language Models, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion on the future of investment strategies. Room: KNL1240

Speaker: Andi Kerenxhi

Andi is the President of Ubineer Corp., a software company revolutionizing the ubiquitous investment research process. Since its inception, Ubineer has introduced two groundbreaking solutions, AutoPilot℠ and CoPilot℠. AutoPilot℠ empowers investment professionals to capture their edge by automating information extraction, custom formulas computation and sector analytics. Whereas CoPilot℠ provides Machine Learning and AI-driven insights to further refine and stress test our clients investment thesis and assumptions. Together, these offerings grant our clients a distinct strategic advantage in navigating the ever changing investment landscape.
Before pioneering Ubineer, Andi was an Analyst and Trader at Extuple Inc. from 2013 to 2019. During this tenure, he was instrumental in co-creating and managing a thriving growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment strategy, with a focus on establishing long-term ownership in public software companies. Simultaneously, in his role as a Trader, Andi collaborated within a compact team, developing and implementing a proprietary trading strategy designed to capture alpha from market price fluctuations.
Andi Kerenxhi is a Chartered Financial Analyst and earned his Honors Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 2012, majoring in Mathematical Finance with a concentration in the Management and Economics Stream.
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Ideation Lab Pitch Competition
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on May 1st, 2024, for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!

ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation from an incredible array of diverse founders within our student, alumni, and regional community. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening

Ideation Lab Virtual Info Session
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Bring your idea to life!

We work with change-makers from all backgrounds and industries to help turn your big ideas into reality. We offer the resources and teach the skills you need in order to map out a sustainable business or organization. Whether you have been building an invention, dreaming of starting a non-profit, or see a nagging problem that you know you could fix – this program will help you make it happen.

Masterclass on product development and prototyping
2024-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Get ready to dive deep into product development and prototyping in our hands-on masterclass!

Join us for an insightful masterclass led by Dayyan Shahid, the founder of DSME Global, a renowned software development company specializing in product development. This session is tailored for startups eager to excel in the realm of product development and prototyping.
During the event, Dayyan Shahid will delve into key aspects of product development and prototyping, covering a range of topics including ideation, common mistakes to avoid, delegation of responsibilities within teams, understanding the product development cycle, the significance of MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and discerning when to pivot versus iterate. Additionally, he will introduce a prioritization framework to aid startups in effectively managing their resources and focus.
This masterclass promises to provide invaluable insights and practical strategies essential for startups navigating the complexities of product development. Whether you’re in the initial stages of ideation or seeking to enhance your existing product, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Reserve your spot now and take a significant step forward in your journey towards successful product development.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-06-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Online Event
Join us for tea with Jonathon Araujo Redbird for a virtual workshop to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation.

In this workshop, we will have the chance to discuss barriers to economic development, and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area. If you are interested in getting more involved in the Indigenous entrepreneurship community and learning more about the free program offered through ICUBE in partnership with Redbird Circle Inc.

Ideation Lab Pitch Competition - Summer 2024
2024-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Join us from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on August 21st, 2024, for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!

ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation from an incredible array of diverse founders within our student, alumni, and regional community. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-08-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs.

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The first virtual session will take place on Thursday, August 29th at 12:00pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon.Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

First Customers First: Your Way to Product-Market Fit
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Event
Are you ready to transform your networking efforts into a powerful sales engine?

Attention early-stage founders and growth-stage professionals! Are you ready to transform your networking efforts into a powerful sales engine? Join us for an eye-opening workshop that reveals how to turn face-to-face connections into high-converting leads using simple tools.
Did you know? In-person interactions have a remarkable 38% conversion tendency. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to capitalize on this statistic to drive substantial growth for your business.
You’ll discover:

The art of identifying and connecting with your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) through strategic networking
How to leverage high-value networking opportunities – from conferences to casual meetups – to initiate sales conversations
Techniques for qualifying leads during in-person interactions to maximize your 38% conversion potential
Strategies for seamlessly transitioning from networking to sales discussions without being pushy
How to use the Leapon platform to manage and nurture leads generated from in-person networking
Real-world success stories of businesses that have significantly boosted their sales through networking-driven lead generation
Our team’s firsthand experiences and key learnings in leveraging networking for sales growth

Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling your existing business, this workshop will equip you with actionable strategies to turn your networking efforts into a robust sales pipeline. Learn how to make every interaction count and dramatically increase your conversion rates.
Join us to unlock the full potential of your networking activities and propel your business towards unprecedented growth!

Speaker: Nikhil Pawar
Nikhil Pawar is the founder of Leapon, a tool designed to empower businesses by streamlining professional interactions and relationship management. While studying at the University of Toronto, Nikhil saw firsthand how businesses struggled with inefficient interactions, leading to lost opportunities. Inspired by these challenges, including those faced by his brother starting a service business, Nikhil set out to create a solution. Today, Leapon helps professionals manage their networking and productivity effectively, acting as a personal business assistant to foster strong, lasting relationships and drive business growth.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-09-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Friday, September 27th at 11:30pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Beginning Steps to Starting a Business
2024-10-02 17:30 - 19:30
Learn the basics of launching a business from scratch in our interactive workshop – perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs!

Join us for an overview on 10 basic steps to consider when launching a new business, including choosing the right business idea, business structure, financing options, government regulations and licenses, and more.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-10-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, October 9th at 11:30pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Design Thinking
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:30
Let’s get creative and problem-solve together at our Design Thinking workshop!

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is a applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process. By the end of the workshop, you would have been introduced to a few key tools used in Design Thinking and gain an appreciation for how you can design products and services by putting human needs at the center of your innovation process.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-10-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Friday, October 23rd at 11:30pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Legal Session on Corporate Shareholder Structures
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:30
Learn how to navigate the complexities of corporate shareholder structures in this legal session – don’t miss out!

Avoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-11-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, November 6th at 11:30pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Sauga Pitch 2024
2024-11-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Sheridan College – Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5, Mississauga, L5B 0G5, CA
Peel Region’s flagship startup pitch competition

Join us from 4:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 for Peel Region’s Flagship Startup Pitch Competition! Watch finalists compete for prize money, see examples of how the pitching process works, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties.
This event is presented by ICUBE and SpinUp at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), EDGE Entrepreneurship Hub at Sheridan College, and IDEA Mississauga, four startup incubators and accelerators supporting entrepreneurship in the region. As well as in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-11-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, November 20th at 11:30pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Measuring Social Impact
2024-11-27 17:30 - 19:30
Let’s dive into how we can measure the real impact of our social initiatives – see you there!

This session will help educate entrepreneurs about Sustainability Development Goals, and discuss other ways of making and measuring social impact in business.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-12-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, December 4th at 11:30pm EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Ideation Lab Pitch Competition - Fall 2024
2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Online Event
Join us on December 11, 2024 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!

ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation from an incredible array of diverse founders within our student, alumni, and regional community. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2025-01-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Event
Let’s gather virtually for a cozy tea session where Indigenous entrepreneurs can connect, share stories, and steep in success together!

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until end of February. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, January 29th at 10:30am EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2025-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Event
Let’s gather virtually for a cozy tea session where Indigenous entrepreneurs can connect, share stories, and steep in success together!

We are excited to announce that Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until end of February. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures.
In these virtual sessions, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to:

Have tea and hear insights from experienced business mentors
Network with fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs
Develop and refine your business ideas
Discuss barriers to economic development and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at 10:30am EST via Zoom Communications. The Zoom link information will be sent to you shortly after you register. More dates will be released soon. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today by registering through the Eventbrite link above.
We look forward to seeing you there!
