Just in time for back-to-school season, join the U of T Entrepreneurship (UTE) Community for the second (annual) U of T 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.

Attend the Desjardins Speaker Series “Space for Everyone – In Conversation with Rahul Goel, CEO and Founder of Nordspace.”

In this talk, U of T aerospace engineering alumnus and repeat startup founder, Rahul Goel will share his journey from student entrepreneur in The Hatchery – one of U of T’s 12 campus accelerators located in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, to today – where is building one of the most ambitious companies in the country, focused on Canada’s future in space.

Rahul’s presentation will include advice and insights for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs, including:

• How to best leverage the ecosystem at U of T and externally
• How to finance an ambitious venture – bootstrapping, fundraising and beyond
• Opportunities and challenges to building and end-to-end space launch system in Canada
• What he wishes he knew as an undergraduate student

This interactive session will also feature an opportunity for audience questions.

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

All are welcome – regardless of whether you have an idea for a company, have already founded your startup, or are just curious – U of T Acceleratorfest is open to everyone!

Schedule

U of T Acceleratorfest Showcase

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

IN-PERSON event

Desjardins Speaker Series

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

• “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. 

• “Space for Everyone – In Conversation with Rahul Goel, CEO and Founder of Nordspace” – Join Rahul Goel, U of T aerospace engineering alumnus and repeat startup founder as he shares his journey to building one of the most ambitious companies in the country, focused on Canada’s future in space. This interactive session will be moderated by Jon French, Director of UTE. 

In-Person EVENT

ONRamp Open House

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Tour UTE’s co-working and collaboration space, located in the state-of-the-art Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus.

In-Person EVENT

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus Ecosystem Tour

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Tour UTE’s co-working and collaboration space, Centre for Entrepreneurship’s co-working and dry labs as well as the University of Toronto Early Stage Technology space.

In-Person EVENT

Speakers

CEO & Founder, Nordspace

Rahul Goel 

Rahul is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, aerospace engineer and proud Canadian currently on a mission to build Canada into a true spacefaring nation.

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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The UTE Community also supports innovation hubs coming together as part of AcceleratorFest at the Montreal StartupFest: https://www.startupfest.com/acceleratorfest-2024

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