Canadian innovation is getting a major boost with York University’s exciting new initiative: The YSpace Network.
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Startups & Innovation
Canada’s York Region in Greater Toronto positioned as a prime tech destination for Taiwanese investment
While Canada’s technological strengths are often under-estimated, York Region, located in the Greater Toronto Area and home to a burgeoning technology ecosystem, is actively positioning itself as a key partner for Taiwanese tech companies looking to expand into the North American market.
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Newmarket business accelerator was a ‘game changer’: Patent startup founder
Newmarket resident Yulia Druzhnikova co-founded PioneerIP, an AI-power patent infringement search, 16 months ago with networking, exposure support from Treefrog Accelerator
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New partnership brings Westcliff University’s first Canadian Campus to ventureLAB’s innovation hub
ventureLAB is proud to announce a new partnership with Westcliff University, marking the official launch of Westcliff’s first Canadian campus, right inside our innovation hub in Markham, Ontario. This exciting collaboration brings together a world-class academic institution and one of Canada’s most active innovation ecosystems to unlock bold new opportunities for students, researchers, and tech founders alike.
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Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
Ontario-based businesses in these sectors that are facing tariff-related challenges, such as payroll, lease payments and utility payments, will be able to access the Protect Ontario Financing Program in addition to federal government supports, such as loans and loan guarantees, and would undergo rigorous assessment and due diligence to determine eligibility and ensure taxpayer funds are used responsibly.
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YSpace is turning Toronto and York Region into a springboard for Hong Kong startups
With support from Cyberport and YSpace, York University’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, Ip is now leading RaSpect’s expansion into North America, tapping into a market that’s home to the thousands of high-rise buildings. And Toronto and York Region are their first stops outside of Asia.
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How Haven Greens, a high-tech farm, in Canada is winning in the trade war
An autonomous farm in Ontario that recently came online is now getting a rush of unexpected business thanks to the trade war, which has Canadian consumers and businesses dropping American products in favor of domestically produced goods.
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Inside Haven Greens, ‘the Lamborghini’ of greenhouses in King Township
Haven Greens is producing over 6,000 lbs of leafy greens each day from Kinghaven Farms in King Township.
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YSBEC Success Story: AET Basketball
Santhosh Rajmohan, founder and director of AET Basketball, is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to play sports.
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York University expands innovation ecosystem with Lab2Market Validate Program
York University’s YSpace continues to expand its innovation ecosystem through strategic partnership with Lab2Market (L2M) to deliver the Lab2Market Validate Ontario Cohort.
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York University and ventureLAB strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding
York University and ventureLAB signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in talent development, research, and industry-driven innovation.
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YSBEC Success Story: Donais Studios
Andrea Donais, founder of Donais Studios in Newmarket grew her business with the support of the Starter Company Plus program from the YSBEC.
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