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University of Toronto Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n

True Blue Fund<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Accelerate Student Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An opportunity for donors and partners to support our emerging entrepreneurs and double their impact. Through the True Blue Fund, the University is committing $2.5 million to match donations<\/strong> in support of student and recent alumni awards, fellowships and entrepreneurial activity through campus accelerator funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universities play a huge role in fostering the innovation that drives economic and social prosperity for all Canadians. Among the top three universities in the world for research output, U of T\u2019s excellence in cutting-edge fields such as AI, blockchain, cleantech, machine learning, and regenerative medicine is virtually unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated in one of the world\u2019s fastest growing technology hubs, in recent years, the University of Toronto has launched an astounding number of successful companies, products and services. A challenge remains, however: many U of T startups lack the funding required to develop their innovative ideas for market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help unlock the potential of tomorrow\u2019s innovators and entrepreneurs by making a gift in support of the highest priority needs of any of the accelerators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a gift<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about the True Blue Fund matching opportunities, please contact:<\/strong><\/td>To find out more about U of T Entrepreneurship, please contact:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Glenn Best, Associate Director, Major Gifts
glenn.best@utoronto.ca<\/a>
416-978-2540<\/td>		Jon French, Director, U of T Entrepreneurship
jon.french@utoronto.ca<\/a>
416-978-8434<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

U of T\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U of T\u2019s campus-linked accelerator and incubator programs are serving students and faculty from all disciplines and levels of experience.\u00a0Click here to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Initiatives & Funding Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ADAMS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION PRIZE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (CECCS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a sustainable student-led idea, project or startup? Apply for the Adams Sustainability Innovation Prize \u2013 an annual competition offering $25,500 in prizes to recognize, reward and accelerate U of T\u2019s most innovative sustainability ideas. Ideas may be for market-based products or social innovation solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more here: pheedloop.com\/ceccssustainability\/site\/innovationprize\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFRICAN IMPACT INITIATIVE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bridge (UTSC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

African Impact Initiative is an organization dedicated to creating a platform for all students, young professionals and groups who are passionate about actively contributing to the development of the African community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more here: africanimpact.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CASSELS FOURLINES WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Cassels Fourlines Women in Entrepreneurship Fund is used to support women in entrepreneurship, creating and enhancing opportunities for students across the entire U of T entrepreneurship community. This opportunity is open to U of T incubator \/ accelerator programs only by application (contact melanie.langemeyer@utoronto.ca for more information). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DONGJUN WANG FAMILY TRUE BLUE PRIZE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As part of the RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the top 10 finalists who advance to the pitch competition will be eligible to win an additional $4,000 People\u2019s Choice prize thanks to the generous donation of the Dongjun Wang Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the RBC Prize<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE HATCHERY FUNDING (VARIOUS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Hatchery, out of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services designed to help students with entrepreneurial ambitions form teams, develop new competencies and launch their Startup companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can apply to one of the five programs: Hatchery NEST<\/a>, Hatchery LaunchLab<\/a>, Start@UTIAS<\/a>, Hatchery Alumni<\/a>, Hatchery Social<\/a>. If you have any further questions, please visit us at uoft.me\/hatchery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An opportunity for donors and partners to support our emerging entrepreneurs and double their impact. Through the True Blue Fund, the University is committing $2.5 million to match donations in support of student and recent alumni awards, fellowships and entrepreneurial activity through campus accelerator funds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"feed":[],"resource-type":[767],"level":[],"department":[],"campus":[],"class_list":["post-14025","resource","type-resource","status-publish","hentry","resource-type-funding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/14025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resource"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/14025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15169,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/14025\/revisions\/15169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14025"},{"taxonomy":"feed","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/feed?post=14025"},{"taxonomy":"resource-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-type?post=14025"},{"taxonomy":"level","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/level?post=14025"},{"taxonomy":"department","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/department?post=14025"},{"taxonomy":"campus","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/campus?post=14025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}