{"id":3392,"date":"2021-08-25T15:49:08","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T15:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/?post_type=accelerator&p=3392"},"modified":"2021-09-03T20:53:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T20:53:25","slug":"icube","status":"publish","type":"accelerator","link":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/accelerator\/icube\/","title":{"rendered":"ICUBE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ICUBE is the place for social entrepreneurship at University of Toronto. We offer co-working space, resources, programs, workshops and events for people who are changing the world. If you want to make a difference, ICUBE is here to help you make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Director: I<\/a>gnacio Mongrell<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

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How your dog can stop climate change: HOPE Pet Food co-founder in conversation with BetaKit <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Kasey Dunn, Co-founder of U of T startup HOPE Pet Foods talks climate change and alternative pet protein with BetaKit Editor in Chief Douglas Soltys. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Startups focused on wellness, education take home top prizes at U of T Pride Pitch event <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Startups focused on delivering innovations in achieving wellness and education design and delivery scored top prizes at the University of Toronto\u2019s recent Pride Pitch competition. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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U of T startup selected for Techstars Toronto fourth class <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Founded by U of T alumni, Roll Technologies is among the 10 Canadian-led startups selected for Techstars Toronto fourth class. Roll is the leading Canadian-owned, developed, and operated micromobility provider… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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U of T pitch competition aims to overcome barriers facing women entrepreneurs <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n The University of Toronto Mississauga is gearing up to host its second annual Pitch with a Twist business pitch competition for women-identifying entrepreneurs. The event, which falls on International Women\u2019s… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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YourTable and BioBox part of 20 Tech Companies to Watch for in 2021 <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n These teams are tackling big problems in advertising, marketing, education, insurance, and many more. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Focused on sustainability, U of T startup puts insects on the menu \u2013 for your pet <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A University of Toronto startup is looking to improve the nutrition of dogs and cats while protecting the environment.  Working with U of T Mississauga\u2019s ICUBE accelerator, HOPE Pet Foods bills itself… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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U of T Scarborough Entrepreneurs Receive Lo Family Grant, Partner with Scarborough Community Restaurants <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n U of T Scarborough students and alumni have been awarded a $30,000 grant from U of T Entrepreneurship and the Lo Family Social Venture Fundto help take their restaurant matching… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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ICUBE grant-winning business turning food waste into wearables <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n ALT TEX is one of three ICUBE-affiliated companies\u2014out of a total of 14 winners connected to U of T\u2019s ecosystem of 11 business accelerators\u2014receiving grants from the Lo Family Social… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Budding Genius Success Story <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Nathacha is the proud Program Founder and Director of Budding Genius in Mississauga, an innovative training centre that offers children, ages 4 to18 years, the opportunity to learn science, technology,… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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YourTable: Give it back initiative with Tim Hortons Canada <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n ICUBE startup YourTable, co-founded by Peter Chien and Yvonne Ru, has developed an innovative solution to resolve this social and health related complication. Their idea is to connect people via… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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ICUBE celebrates Pride with a new pitch competition <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n U of T Mississauga\u2019s ICUBE, Positive Space and U of T Entrepreneurship are teaming up to celebrate Pride with the university\u2019s first competition dedicated to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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ICUBE startup pivots during the Covid-19 pandemic <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n CivicsEngine is a non-partisan company that works with campaigns, election officials and other types of political entities to create Civic Engagement Opportunities, which are volunteer, internships and job positions geared… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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U of T startup connects health providers to donations of critical supplies <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A startup from the University of Toronto Scarborough is helping hospitals and health service providers find critical supplies after its original business plan was put on hold due to COVID-19. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Be there for our community’: How three U of T Mississauga startups adapted to COVID-19 <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Across Canada, businesses are changing their approaches and offerings to meet customers\u2019 shifting needs during the COVID-19 pandemic \u2013 and that includes startups affiliated with the University of Toronto Mississauga. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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COVID-19 pushes startups to new ways of serving customers <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Across Canada, businesses are changing their approaches and offerings to meet customers\u2019 shifting needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ICUBE and its affiliated startups and alumni are among them. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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U of T startup offers free seeds, indoor-gardening tips to families amid COVID-19 outbreak <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Two alumni from the University of Toronto Mississauga are trying to bring a bit of fun and joy into people\u2019s homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conner Tidd and Kevin Jakiela… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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UTM alumni give families seeds to create indoor garden during self-isolation <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Two U of T Mississauga alumni are trying to bring a bit of fun and joy into homes as people continue to self-isolate during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Conner Tidd… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Delivering the goods: Customer acquires UTM student startup <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A U of T Mississauga student startup that uses crowdsourcing to deliver goods to small businesses has been acquired by its biggest customer. Blip Delivery, founded in 2018 by UTM… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Kale lover turned sustainability entrepreneur \u2013 Conner Tidd, Just Vertical <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Since graduating from U of T\u2019s Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) program in 2017, Conner Tidd and his cofounder Kevin Jakiela have taken what began as their final… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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The EDGE Philanthropitch winners whowcase solutions with impact <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n U of T startup Circular Toys wins a second place prize valued at $7500 at the EDGE Philanthropitch 2019 competition. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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PITCH 2019 \u2013 Great ideas at UTM <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n What an exciting afternoon; innovative minds, creators and founders alike gathered together on September 18th in the new Grand Hall to attend ICUBE\u2019s annual Student PITCH Competition at UTM! These… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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E-scooter startup by U of T alumnus set to roll out in Kelowna, B.C. <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Roll Technologies Inc., whose CEO is U of T Scarborough alumnus Richard Cao, has reached a deal with the city of Kelowna, B.C., believed to be the first city in… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Alum’s start-up looks to bring safe e-scooters to Canada <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A U of T Scarborough alum\u2019s start-up is racing toward its goal: introduce electric scooters (e-scooters) in a way that is safe, legal and tailored to Canada. \u201cI want to… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Mentor spotlight: An interview with ICUBE mentor Linda Kern <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A trusted and experienced advisor is often necessary in order to grow both personally and professionally. Recently, the topic of mentorship was discussed with ICUBE mentor and founder of The… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Here\u2019s how you can win money for your business in Mississauga <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n If so, you might be interested to hear that a unique event is coming to the University of Toronto\u2014Mississauga (UTM) that will allow enthusiastic entrepreneurs to compete for some pre-seed money…. <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Music lesson startup Feely Piano School embarks on ‘mind-blowing’ India trip <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n For the Feelys, music is most definitely a family tradition, and recently, another chapter was added, as they embarked on a January business trip across the globe.  Emilee-Mae Feely and… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Entrepreneur or employee? Experts at U of T event to offer guidance to those contemplating a startup <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Thinking of launching a startup? Building a business and shaping your own destiny can be incredibly rewarding \u2013 but being an entrepreneur may not suit everyone. Nat Korol, a founding… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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U of T student’s startup aims to improve birth outcomes for racialized women <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n As a health sciences researcher,Elsie Amoakospent a lot of time studying birth outcomes for racialized women in Canada \u2013 and was disappointed with what she found. So she decided to… <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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