• True Blue Impact Day – a day of high-impact events showcasing U of T startups hosted at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus.
  • Inspirational stories from women-identifying founders in celebration of International Women’s Day.
  • Tri-campus pitch competitions awarding more than $120k+ in cash prizes to U of T’s top startup founders.
  • Fireside chats and insightful conversations with founders, investors, and industry experts.

Registration

event Monday, March 03, 2025 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST

Relentless: Journey into Innovation & Professional Growth 

Entrepreneur in Residence Elina Chow-Clark is a retired mining executive with over 18 years of extensive experience the industry, both within private and publicly-traded companies. Renowned for her expertise in…

event Monday, March 03, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST

Launchpad: Campus Resources for U of T Startups 

This is an orientation to campus resources for those with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and community resources. This special…

event Monday, March 03, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST

Stress Management & Mental Wellness for Entrepreneurs 

Stress management is a critical skill for everyone, including entrepreneurs. Since many entrepreneurs are juggling school, work, family and starting their own businesses, we want them to know early on…

event Monday, March 03, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

Share Your Spark 

A speaker series to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit.  Join the Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) for the “Share Your Spark” speaker series and discover how successful entrepreneurs ignited their passions! This…

event Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EST

IP Essentials: Crafting Ownership and Strategic Plans in Academia and Beyond 

This hands-on workshop is designed for research-driven entrepreneurs looking to strategically leverage their intellectual property (IP) for business success. Facilitated by Isi Caulder and Noel Courage, IP lawyers from Smart…

event March 04-06, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST

Idea Market 

The Idea Market is the weekly congregation of Hatchery community members to come together in an open-minded, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary environment. We bring together different perspectives from different disciplines to problem…

event Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 3:00 pm EST

Music and Algorithmic Cultures 

Join the Toronto Music Entrepreneurship Exchange and Hart House for a panel discussion on the exciting prospects and challenges that AI presents to musicians and the creative industry. This session,…

event Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

Fireside at FemSTEM: Joella Almeida 

FemSTEM 2025 continues with an inspiring lineup of distinguished leaders in health innovation! Join H2i on March 4th, as a part of University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week, as we sit…

event Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST

Innovating Together: Power of Supportive Women Startup Ecosystem 

IWD Celebration with SICIEEIL & UTSC Library March 4th 2025   Event Name:  Innovating Together: Power of Supportive Women Startup Ecosystem Celebrate International Women’s Day with SICIEEIL and UTSC Library!…

event Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Unlocking the Power of Systems Thinking and Root Cause Analysis for Education Systems Improvement 

Are you a current or aspiring entrepreneur seeking to make a meaningful impact on complex systems, particularly in education? Join us for an intensive 2-hour, in-person micro-lab designed to equip you with…

event Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Mental Fitness for Startup Success 

Join TalentRise leadership coach Laura Barker for a special interactive workshop during University of Toronto Entrepreneurship week where we’ll dive into Mental Fitness.

event Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Entrepreneurship at UTSC: Start Your Journey Here 

Learn about all of the amazing support for entrepreneurship here on campus, including The New Venture Program. The Entrepreneurship Association, The UTSC Library as well as the Sam Ibrahim Centre…

event Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Build Your Business Through Storytelling with Talk Boutique 

Are you an aspiring or early-stage entrepreneur looking to further develop your storytelling? Join SpinUP and H2i for this special University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week event with special guest Talk…

event March 04-06, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST

Idea Market 

The Idea Market is the weekly congregation of Hatchery community members to come together in an open-minded, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary environment. We bring together different perspectives from different disciplines to problem…

event Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST

U of T Deep Tech Download Live! Startup and Investor Mixer 

The University of Toronto is a catalyst for startups tackling the world’s toughest challenges in AI, biotech, health, climate change, and more. Deep Tech Download Live brings together these next-gen…

event Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST

Pitch with a Twist 

Join us on March 5th, 2025 for our PITCH, International Women’s Month Edition, to stand in support of women entrepreneurs at a competition that promises to break down barriers and…

event Thursday, March 06, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:30 pm EST

True Blue Impact Day 2025 

The 9th annual U of T Entrepreneurship Week will culminate with True Blue Impact Day on March 6th, showcasing U of T’s most innovative startups.

event Thursday, March 06, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:30 pm EST

True Blue Expo 2025 

Connect with the University of Toronto’s entrepreneurship community, including startups, accelerators, and ecosystem partners at the True Blue Expo on March 6. Speak with the founders of over 40+ of…

event Thursday, March 06, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Desjardins Startup Prize 2025 Pitch Competition 

Join us on March 6th to cheer on the 11 shortlisted startups competing in the 2025 Desjardins Startup Prize Pitch Competition! This year’s competition will take place as part of…

event Thursday, March 06, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST

POSTPONED – Desjardins Speaker Series: AI & Entrepreneurship – A Nobel Laureate’s Advice for Startup Founders…and All of Us 

​We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen family circumstances for Professor Hinton, Thursday’s event has been cancelled (both in-person and online).    We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and…

event Friday, March 07, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

Be Her Summit 

Celebrate Women’s Day with a powerful annual event dedicated to accelerating the success of Black women in entrepreneurship and venture capital. This unique celebration blends inspiration with actionable opportunities, providing…