ICUBE - University of Toronto
Home of Entrepreneurship at UofT Mississauga - We Support Social Entrepreneurs & Early-Stage Startups
Toronto, Ontario
ICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM, offering resources, programs, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world.
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Programs
Ideation Lab
incubatorAn experiential learning program following the school's 3 semesters schedule for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen. One-year program ideal for teams in ideation or early startup phase.
Venture Forward
acceleratorA boutique-style remote program to support business development and growth through one-on-one support. Open all year, designed for businesses already set with a product or currently selling services that need help to grow and scale.
Indigenous Program
incubatorIndigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with UofT Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC. Open to self-identifying Indigenous people across the GTA with preference to U of T students, staff, and faculty.
Creative Studio
otherA student-led creative studio serving the prototyping and design needs of ventures and small businesses in the community.
Pitch Competitions
eventAnnual showcase and pitch event where founders present ideas to panel of judges and investors to raise cash and investments.
Case Competitions
eventAnnual case competition supporting industry partners and providing students with cash prizes for innovative thinking.
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Company Revenue Stages
ICUBE has raised $4.9M+ in funding for supported startups and conducted 280+ workshops/events. Does not take any equity from ventures. Open to students, staff, or alumni of any UofT campus, plus members of the Peel region. One-year membership from acceptance date. Recognized as a Positive Space for 2SLGBTQ+. Creative Studio offers paid services to any business in Canada.
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Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
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Ontario (ON)
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