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Meet the Prize Recipients of the 2025 edition of the ��ɫTVl Dobson Cup

webfull — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:58:08 +0000

The ��ɫTVl Dobson Bootcamp & Cup, powered by the National Bank of Canada, is a program designed for early-stage startups, with selected startups competing for over $200,000 in funding across 4 tracks: Technology-Driven, Health Sciences, Social Impact and Environmental.

Congratulations to the 2025 Dobson Bootcamp & Cup winners and runners-up, and a big thank you to everyone who made this program possible.

Published: 9 May 2025

Hult Prize: Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team Alaagi

webfull — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:16:18 +0000

Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team Alaagi

On March 28-29, 2025, the Dobson Centre hosted the Canadian Hult Prize, where the top 19 teams from across Canada pitched their cutting-edge innovations tackling the UN SDGs for a chance to win $1M USD!

Published: 8 April 2025

Level up your startup this summer!

webfull — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:10:48 +0000

This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup.

Introducing our new Validation Lab!

This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.

June - August 2025
Validation Stage
Industry-agnostic

The X-1 Accelerator is back!

Designed for early-traction ventures, this popular program helps founders scale their ventures and prepare for investor fundraising.

Published: 31 March 2025

Beyond the Petri Dish: TissueTinker’s Next-Generation Tumour Models

webfull — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:22:58 +0000

We have all been affected by cancer, whether personally or through loved ones.

In this exclusive interview with co-founder Madison Santos, learn how TissueTinker is revolutionizing cancer treatment using bioprinted tumour tissue models.

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Published: 5 March 2025

Redefining Luxury: ecova’s Commitment to Timeless Sustainability in Fashion

webfull — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:08:36 +0000

Sustainability is the future of fashion, and ecova is paving the way forward.

Founded by Stéphanie Beaulieu, ecova brings sustainability and ethical production to the industry, with storytelling at the forefront. In this exclusive interview with its founder, Stéphanie Beaulieu, learn the story behind ecova and the key to its success.

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Published: 25 February 2025

Fourth edition of the MIF puts spotlight on life science

webfull — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:09:25 +0000

Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics

Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at ��ɫTVl, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the ��ɫTVl Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year’s cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven selected teams are all in the area of life science working to deliver groundbreaking technologies and solutions to global challenges.

Published: 20 January 2025

AbleFly: Revolutionizing Air Travel for Mobility-Restricted Passengers

webfull — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:37:48 +0000

AbleFly is on a mission to make air travel more inclusive and accessible for mobility-restricted individuals.

Co-founded by Sandra Gualtieri, the startup is developing the AbleFly Comfort Device—a customizable, ergonomic solution designed to enhance safety and comfort during flights.

Check out our interview with co-founder and CEO, Sandra Gualtieri.

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Published: 15 January 2025

Mohana on Reimagining Women’s Health

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:10:06 +0000

Mohana is a precision health platform to help women in perimenopause feel better and navigate this transition with ease and confidence. Mohana founder Dora Jambor’s entrepreneurship journey stemmed from a foundation in computer science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Discover what ignited her passion for women's hormonal health and inspired her to start Mohana.

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Published: 11 December 2024

The Hult Prize Comes to ��ɫTVl: Apply to Compete in the World’s Largest Student Entrepreneurship Challenge

webfull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:12:03 +0000

Leading a Generation to Change the World

��ɫTVl Dobson Centre is an official host of the Hult Prize qualifiers. The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competition, offering teams a chance to win $1M USD in funding to turn their social enterprise ideas into reality. This year, teams are invited to pitch any transformative social enterprise ideas that align with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Published: 28 November 2024

Empowering Local Solutions to Global Challenges: The Hult Prize Comes to the ��ɫTVl Dobson Centre

webfull — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:45:23 +0000

The Hult Prize is a globally renowned social entrepreneurship competition that empowers young people to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges through innovative business solutions. At its core is the $1 million grand prize, awarded to a standout team to bring their transformative idea to life.

The ��ɫTVl Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be the local and national host of the prestigious Hult Prize, reaffirming our dedication to building innovative companies with a purpose.

Published: 21 November 2024