Ecosystem Programs
These four programming streams are designed to intentionally convene community members in the building with the wider innovation and academic community. Facilitating collaboration, research translation, commercialization and venture scaling through events and programming throughout the year.
Empowering the next generation of founders to build, grow, and scale with confidence.
Startup 2 Scaleup connects entrepreneurs with experienced operators and subject-matter experts to accelerate commercialization, sharpen strategy, and unlock sustainable growth.
Solve your specific business challenges, sharpen your strategy, and move your venture forward through 1:1 targeted feedback sessions with industry experts.
Grow your network and share what you’re building with potential investors, partners, and customers through startup exhibitions, networking opportunities, and inspiring conversations with fellow entrepreneurs.
Build essential business skills and gain actionable insights to advance commercialization of your technology through focused hands-on workshops that combine practical learning and interactive discussions.
A platform for bold ideas and powerful conversations.
Idea Exchange brings together leading voices to spark dialogue, share insights, and foster collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. The epicenter for AI, health, and innovation happening in the building.
Explore emerging AI technologies, gain insights from industry leaders, and connect with the people shaping the future of AI through expert panels, live demonstrations, and networking.
Gain deeper insights into critical industry topics through content where leading experts share diverse perspectives, explore complex challenges, and identify opportunities to drive meaningful change.
Bridging world-class student talent with high-growth companies.
Talent Hub connects startups and scale-ups to the University of Toronto’s exceptional talent pipeline, making it easier to recruit, engage, and build high-performing teams.
Grow a strong startup team by discovering how to strategically leverage the University of Toronto’s student talent programs for your next hire.
Discover exciting career opportunities and meet startups that are hiring to take the next step in your career. Showcase your company and connect with top talent to attract the talent you need to accelerate business growth.
Where innovation meets execution.
Solutions Lab brings together founders, researchers, and technical experts to tackle real-world challenges and accelerate breakthrough solutions through collaborative problem-solving.
Accelerate innovation and commercialization through curated matchmaking initiatives that connect startups and scale-ups with University of Toronto researchers to explore meaningful research partnerships.
Tackle real-world challenges, develop prototypes, and showcase your work to industry experts through hackathons designed to turn bold ideas into innovation solutions.
Ecosystem Programming
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Expert x Founder Strategy Sessions: Fundraising
Get your startup fundraising questions answered through 1:1 discussions with VCs, investors, and executive leaders. Read More
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Pride Pitch
$10,000 in cash prizes! Co-hosted by ICUBE and the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, in partnership… Read More
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Together Toronto & Ecosystem Showcase
Discover 35+ startups, connect with organizations supporting innovators, and gain insights from founders building some… Read More
Be part of the Ecosystem
Stay connected, gain early access to events, and join the conversations shaping AI and health sciences.
