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Fourth edition of the MIF puts spotlight on life science

webfull — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:09:25 +0000

Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics

Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at McGill, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year’s cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven selected teams are all in the area of life science working to deliver groundbreaking technologies and solutions to global challenges.

Published: 20 January 2025

AbleFly: Revolutionizing Air Travel for Mobility-Restricted Passengers

webfull — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:37:48 +0000

AbleFly is on a mission to make air travel more inclusive and accessible for mobility-restricted individuals.

Co-founded by Sandra Gualtieri, the startup is developing the AbleFly Comfort Device—a customizable, ergonomic solution designed to enhance safety and comfort during flights.

Check out our interview with co-founder and CEO, Sandra Gualtieri.

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Published: 15 January 2025

Mohana on Reimagining Women’s Health

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:10:06 +0000

Mohana is a precision health platform to help women in perimenopause feel better and navigate this transition with ease and confidence. Mohana founder Dora Jambor’s entrepreneurship journey stemmed from a foundation in computer science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Discover what ignited her passion for women's hormonal health and inspired her to start Mohana.

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Published: 11 December 2024

The Hult Prize Comes to McGill: Apply to Compete in the World’s Largest Student Entrepreneurship Challenge

webfull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:12:03 +0000

Leading a Generation to Change the World

McGill Dobson Centre is an official host of the Hult Prize qualifiers. The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competition, offering teams a chance to win $1M USD in funding to turn their social enterprise ideas into reality. This year, teams are invited to pitch any transformative social enterprise ideas that align with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Published: 28 November 2024

Empowering Local Solutions to Global Challenges: The Hult Prize Comes to the McGill Dobson Centre

webfull — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:45:23 +0000

The Hult Prize is a globally renowned social entrepreneurship competition that empowers young people to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges through innovative business solutions. At its core is the $1 million grand prize, awarded to a standout team to bring their transformative idea to life.

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be the local and national host of the prestigious Hult Prize, reaffirming our dedication to building innovative companies with a purpose.

Published: 21 November 2024

Spotlight on Neuro-Innovation at NeuroSphere's Demo Day

webfull — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:08:14 +0000

On Friday, November 8, 2024, NeuroSphere held its Demo Day at Maison Alcan in Montreal, with support from sponsors Gowling WLG and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI). The event drew over 160 members of Canada's innovation ecosystem for a full day of pitches, panels and networking.

Published: 14 November 2024

The Dobson Centre Recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for Best Incubator-Accelerator at Prix Galien USA

webfull — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:19:10 +0000

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for the Best Incubator-Accelerator title at the Prix Galien USA. Hosted by the prestigious Galien Foundation, the award ceremony was held on November 7th in New York City.

The Prix Galien celebrates groundbreaking achievements in life sciences that advance human health and elevate the human condition.

Published: 10 November 2024

McGill places 20th worldwide for innovation and entrepreneurship in new rankings

webfull — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:06:41 +0000

�㽶��Ƶ ranked 20^th in the new Ignition Schools rankings, evaluating universities’ success in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Since its founding in 1988, the Dobson Centre has supported thousands of ventures, generating over 10,000 jobs, and raising $3.7 billion in funding, with over 470 startups currently active.

Published: 22 October 2024

McGill Dobson Centre Celebrates Leading Canadian Entrepreneurship in a New Hub

webfull — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:13:40 +0000

Upholding the vision of the late John Dobson (BCom’49) to foster and enrich entrepreneurial endeavours at �㽶��Ƶ, the John Dobson Foundation’s latest gift has funded the creation of a new permanent physical facility on campus.

Learn more about the Dobson Centre’s New Hub

Published: 12 September 2024

The Dobson Centre wins America’s Most Impactful Initiative at the 2024 Triple E awards

webfull — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:12:51 +0000

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is proud to receive the title of America's Most Impactful Initiative of the Year at the 2024 Triple E Awards. The Triple E Awards recognize and celebrate academic institutions' efforts to bolster entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education.

Learn more about the Triple E Awards

Published: 7 August 2024