Just in time for back-to-school season, join the U of T Entrepreneurship (UTE) Community for the inaugural AcceleratorFest and discover the extensive resources, spaces and programs available to all U of T entrepreneurs across the tri-campus.

Meet representatives from 12+ campus accelerators and their startups and hear from founders who are building businesses that are making a major impact.

Tour ONRamp, U of T Entrepreneurship’s co-working and community space at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus and experience the thrill of our vibrant ecosystem.

Regardless of whether you have an idea for a company or already founded your startup, AcceleratorFest is open to all!

Schedule

AcceleratorFest Showcase and ONRamp Open House

12:00 – 6:00 PM

Connect with campus accelerators, startups and discover our inspiring space. 

IN-PERSON event

Desjardins Speaker Series

3:00 – 4:30 PM

• “So…What do You Do?”  Reverse Pitch from all Accelerators – One minute and one slide.  Reps from each innovation hub tell you what they are all about. 

• “How to Defy Gravity with your Startup” – Fireside Chat featuring Zain Zaidi, CEO & Executive Director of Transcrypts and Catherine Chan, Senior Director of Product Management, Leapcure and Former CEO & Co-founder, Honeybee Trials. The panel will be moderated by Jon French, Director of UTE. 

In-Person EVENT

Speakers

CEO and Executive Director, TransCrypts

Zain Zaidi 

Zain is a blockchain-focused executive, entrepreneur, and investor. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of TransCrypts, a B2B platform focused on consumer empowered record management. Zain…

Senior Director of Product Management, Leapcure and Former CEO & Co-founder, Honeybee Trials

Catherine Chan 

Catherine Chan is the Senior Director of Product at Leapcure, a leading equitable clinical trials company focused on innovative, data-driven patient recruitment services and technologies. Previously, she was the CEO…

Moderator

Director, University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

Jon French 

Jon is the Director, University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE). He is responsible for supporting and championing all entrepreneurship initiatives across U of T’s three campuses.

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Please note that advanced registration is required to attend both the Showcase and Desjardins Speaker Series. Register today.