McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship

📈Level up your startup this summer! This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup.   Introducing our new Validation Lab! This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.   The X-1 Accelerator is back! Designed for early-traction ventures, this popular program helps founders scale their ventures and prepare for investor fundraising.   🔗Learn more about the Validation Lab: https://lnkd.in/eWGc9yYC 🔗Learn more about X-1 Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/g-HRaq2

🚀 We’re kicking off the Canadian #HultPrize at the Dobson Centre! 🏆🇨🇦   We’re thrilled to welcome 53 founders from 19 startups representing 10 Canadian universities as they pitch for the Hult Prize National competition! One of these incredible teams will go on to represent #Canada on the global Hult stage. 🌍   The Dobson Centre is proud to host the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competition, where bold innovators tackle the United Nations SDGs and compete for $1M USD in funding. 💡   Good luck to all the participants! 👏 McGill University,McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management, University of Toronto, Queen's University, Humber College, Université Laval, Saint Mary's University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Wilfrid Laurier University, Western University, HEC Montréal, Hult Prize Foundation, Lori van Dam, Kate Ramirez, Michael Boyle, Aaron Bains Marie Josee Lamothe, Kika (Karolina) Armata, Konstantina Ntokorou, Marianne Khalil, Zehra Khoja, Malia Morsly, Mya Ouassini

Calling all aspiring #women #entrepreneurs! 💡 Do you have a startup idea? The Entrepreneurial Women Lean Startup Program is here to help YOU turn your idea into a viable venture. Designed for women by women, the program addresses challenges unique to women entrepreneurs, all while helping you: * Validate your concept * Articulate your value proposition * Create a concrete business plan * Launch your startup Apply by April 23, 2025, to turn your idea into reality! 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDSp8Sgh 📅 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eSRBnYKa McGill University, McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management, Konstantina Ntokorou

Demystifying Non-Dilutive Funding for Startups! 🚀💡   Tonight we had an incredible panel discussion as part of the Dobson Bootcamp & Cup, powered by National Bank of Canada, diving deep into non-dilutive fundraising, a game-changer for early-stage startups.   Funding is one of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs, but our expert panelists provided invaluable advice on how to navigate the non-dilutive ecosystem and build a strong proposal for grants. A big thank you to our panelists Vincent Dodelet from National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, Christina Maria K. from Mitacs, and Francis Desrochers from helloDarwin, for their contributions! 👏 A special shoutout to Jarrod Nichol from eeva | Home Life Management for moderating the session.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!👩🏫👩💻👩🌾   To wrap up our celebration of inspiring #women #entrepreneurs, we’re opening applications for the Entrepreneurial Women Lean Startup Program! 🎉   Our program is designed to empower aspiring #women innovators working towards: * Validating their concept * Articulating their value proposition * Creating a concrete business plan * Launching their startup   Don’t miss the chance to bring your idea to life! This is a unique program for #women by #women experts to help navigate challenges that are unique to #women founders.   💡 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDSp8Sgh 📅 Apply by April 23, 2025: https://lnkd.in/eSRBnYKa

As we continue celebrating #women #entrepreneurs, we are thrilled to see two of our startups participating in the Women in Biotech event hosted by BioIndustry Association (BIA) in Cambridge!   Today, we spotlight Sarah Kimmins, Founder & CEO of HisTurn Fertility, a game-changer in fertility diagnostics. HisTurn is revolutionizing reproductive health with its cutting-edge epigenomic technology and artificial intelligence solutions.   🔗 Learn more about how HisTurn is disrupting fertility diagnostics: https://lnkd.in/ern7xDPN   McGill University; McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management; McGill Innovation Fund; Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE); Marie Josee Lamothe; Kika (Karolina) Armata; Marianne Khalil; Malia Morsly

👩🔬Celebrating #women in #biotech! 🔬 Continuing our celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, we are excited to showcase our exclusive interview with Madison Santos, Co-Founder and CSO of TissueTinker. TissueTinker is revolutionizing cancer treatment using bioprinted tumour models, improving the odds for rare and underserved cancers. 🔗 Read more about how TissueTinker is helping advance the fight against cancer: https://lnkd.in/emwRAHcU McGill University; McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management; Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE); Marie Josee Lamothe; Kika (Karolina) Armata; Marianne Khalil; Malia Morsly

👩🔬👩💻👩🎨 Celebrating inspiring women entrepreneurs! 👏 Kicking off this week, leading to #InternationalWomensDay, we are thrilled to spotlight some of our incredible #women #entrepreneurs. Discover our exclusive interview with Stephanie Beaulieu, LL.B., MBA, Founder and CEO of ecova.co. As a member of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, ecova redefines the fashion industry, pushing for sustainable change through innovation and storytelling. 🔗 Read more about how ecova drives sustainability here: https://lnkd.in/dzdnxWGW McGill University; McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management; Bensadoun School of Retail Management; Marie Josee Lamothe; Kika (Karolina) Armata; Konstantina Ntokorou

We had the pleasure of hosting the #HultPrize Qualifiers yesterday, where we witnessed inspiring and innovative pitches tackling the United Nations SDGs 🌍 🎉Congratulations to SeeForMe and its founders, Jaskirat Kaur, Kelian Durand, Frank Guo and Garance Danvin, for winning first place and representing McGill University in the nationals. A big shoutout to AbsTech Benjamin Weiser Adam Dufour, for achieving first runner-up, as well as Stitching Futures Ursula Azocha, for securing second runner-up! 👏 A big thank you to our judges Nathaniel Haeems, MBA, Gary Berdowski, CFA, MBA and Jennie Coleman ICD.D / IAS.A for their time and insightful contribution. Stay tuned for the Canadian Hult Prize taking place at the Dobson Centre!

536 startups, endless impact! 🌍📈 The Dobson 2024 Impact Report is here, showcasing bold innovators shaping a better world. 📖 Dive in now: https://lnkd.in/ej8Sn2gf McGill University; McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management; National Bank of Canada; Investissement Québec ; Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux; Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE); MESH Incubator | Mass General Brigham; @Hôtel-Dieu; Digital Medical Hub; AquaAction Marie Josee Lamothe; Kika (Karolina) Armata; Marianne Khalil; Zehra Khoja; Konstantina Ntokorou; Malia Morsly