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YU

Yukon University

We support innovators and entrepreneurs with funding, resources, expertise and incubation.

Whitehorse, Yukon

Yukon University is a flexible post-secondary institution that includes a place and pathway for every learner. Our students are grounded in education and research relevant to the North. Our resourceful and creative graduates are building a resilient, versatile and ambitious future for all northerners.

Industries

AgricultureConsumer retailFood & beverageTourism & culture

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 eventsAccess to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or servicesPractical prototype/MVP development assistanceTrade and export supportIntellectual property education and assistance

Programs

Innovation Fund

accelerator

Funding for innovators and entrepreneurs

IncubateNorth

incubator

Incubation program powered by TD Summer Biz School

Wrap-around Innovation Services

other

Professional services including intellectual property, legal, accounting support for projects meeting Innovation Fund criteria

Investment Readiness Training

course

Program to develop interest and participation in growing investment culture for entrepreneurs and investors

Yukon Communities Small Business Network

other

Community network for small businesses

Summer Biz School

event

Program nurturing young entrepreneurs

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)

Located in downtown Whitehorse (Door C of the Northlight building). Designated as a Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH). Partners with TD Bank for Summer Biz School. Features bright, open-concept space with local artwork. Publishes Innovation Stories and operates newsletter focused on Yukon entrepreneurship.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Entity Type

University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)

Operating Regions

North (NWT, YK, NVT)

Leadership

  • Matt Douglas

    Managing Director, Mammoth Marketing

Sourced from website

Notable Alumni

Sylvie Gewehr (Wildwood Spirit), Myka Hake Glada and Trista Glada, Mercedes Handel

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Founded 1963
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