YorkU (YSpace)

York's pan-university entrepreneurship innovation hub

Located in Toronto, York University is the 3rd largest university in Canada, with a community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty

Industries

Food & beverageGeneral/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Women entrepreneurshipBlack entrepreneurshipTechnology startupsConsumer-packaged goodsAgrifood

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyIdeaScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsPaid programmingFree educational events or programmingDiscounted and/or free professional servicesOffice space, co-working environmentFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsPractical prototype/MVP development assistanceAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkitsTrade and export supportRegulatory assistanceIntellectual property education and assistance

Programs

Customized Mentorship

other

Matching entrepreneurs with mentors and subject matter experts from similar industries or with similar lived experiences

Dedicated Programming

other

Suite of programs targeting technology and consumer-packaged goods space with diversity streams in women and Black entrepreneurship

Startup Lifecycle Support

incubator

Programs designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are in the lifecycle and offer support as they grow

Venture Catalyst Showcase

event

Networking event

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)

YSpace operates physical innovation hubs on campus to foster community and collaboration. They emphasize founder-first approach with leadership development and focus on connecting entrepreneurs with investors and industry leaders through networking events and vetted connections.

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