/channels/taxonomy/term/8615/all en /channels/channels/news/companies-launched-mcgill-enrich-quebecs-research-ecosystem-360962 <p>In 2023, McGill launched 28 research-based startup companies—all headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. McGill’s research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences. At McGill Desautels, the <a href="/dobson/"><strong>Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</strong></a> (which awards the Dobson Cup), acts as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:43:53 +0000 webfull 204120 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-places-20th-worldwide-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-new-rankings-360631 <p>Ï㽶ÊÓƵ ranked 20<sup>th</sup> 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. </p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:06:41 +0000 webfull 203750 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-dobson-centre-celebrates-leading-canadian-entrepreneurship-new-hub-359571 <p>Upholding the vision of the late John Dobson (BCom’49) to foster and enrich entrepreneurial endeavours at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, the John Dobson Foundation’s latest gift has funded the creation of a new permanent physical facility on campus.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/mcgill-dobson-centre-celebrates-leading-canadian-entrepreneurship-new-hub">Learn more about the Dobson Centre’s New Hub</a></div> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:13:40 +0000 webfull 202560 at /channels /channels/channels/news/dobson-centre-wins-americas-most-impactful-initiative-2024-triple-e-awards-358252 <p>The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is proud to receive the title of <em><strong>America's Most Impactful Initiative of the Year</strong></em> at the 2024 Triple E Awards. The Triple E Awards recognize and celebrate academic institutions' efforts to bolster entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/dobson-centre-wins-americas-most-impactful-initiative-2024-triple-e-awards">Learn more about the Triple E Awards</a></div> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:12:51 +0000 webfull 201117 at /channels /channels/channels/news/next-stop-international-tour-boston-357550 <h2>Join us as we support our revolutionary health startups in Boston at the Upcoming MESH conference.</h2> <p>These innovative companies are transforming the healthcare industry by utilizing different technologies and infrastructures, creating solutions for scoliosis care, Needle injury prevention, patient engagement, and diagnostic ultrasound, among many others.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/next-stop-international-tour-boston">Meet the presenting startups</a></div> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:27:05 +0000 webfull 200320 at /channels /channels/channels/news/next-stop-international-tour-new-york-city-357257 <h2>Join us as we support the vibrant community of tech startups in New York City at the upcoming Tech Day.</h2> <p>These innovative companies are revolutionizing industries such as education, beauty, fitness, knowledge sharing, and airport services, among others. They are enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders in New York City.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/next-stop-international-tour-new-york-city">Meet the startups</a></div> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:52:52 +0000 webfull 199970 at /channels /channels/channels/news/empowering-managers-transforming-workplaces-nuraus-mission-build-better-working-environment-357253 <h2>Nurau is harnessing AI to improve management practices in the workplace.</h2> <p>Check out our interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-lessard-wajcer/" target="_blank">Justin Lessard-Wajcer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabasaremi/" target="_blank">Saba Saremi</a> Co-founders of <a href="https://www.nurau.com/">Nurau</a>.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/empowering-managers-transforming-workplaces-nuraus-mission-build-better-working-environment">Read full article</a></div> Tue, 07 May 2024 13:48:20 +0000 webfull 199964 at /channels /channels/channels/news/aim-colours-innovating-self-expression-color-changing-accessories-357215 <h2>AIM Colours is revolutionizing self-expression with color-changing accessories.</h2> <p>AIM Colours made the 2023 TOP 100 start-ups at Slush! Check out our interview with co-founder Dr. Alejandra Huerta.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/aim-colours-innovating-self-expression-color-changing-accessories">Read full article</a></div> Sat, 04 May 2024 16:14:20 +0000 webfull 199920 at /channels /channels/channels/news/transforming-knowledge-sharing-hivelighter-journey-concept-collaboration-357214 <h2>Hivelighter harnesses the power of your daily reading and research by transforming it into concise communications, speed-learning, and knowledge discovery tools.</h2> <p>Check out our interview with Joshua Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Hivelighter.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/transforming-knowledge-sharing-hivelighter-journey-concept-collaboration">Read full article</a></div> Sat, 04 May 2024 16:10:01 +0000 webfull 199918 at /channels /channels/channels/news/revolutionizing-learning-eduwises-journey-classroom-ces-357213 <h2>EduWise is personalizing tutoring services by teaching students how to learn.</h2> <p>Check out our interview with co-founder of EduWise, Simon Painchaud.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/revolutionizing-learning-eduwises-journey-classroom-ces">Read full article</a></div> Sat, 04 May 2024 16:04:47 +0000 webfull 199916 at /channels /channels/channels/news/navigating-skies-aeroport-ai-takes-flight-delays-cutting-edge-ai-tech-357212 <h2>Aeroport AI is tackling flight delays with a proprietary AI technology already deployed in 15 airports across the world.</h2> <p>Check out our interview with CSO of Aeroport AI, Ruth Fernandez, MA.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/navigating-skies-aeroport-ai-takes-flight-delays-cutting-edge-ai-tech">Read full article</a></div> Sat, 04 May 2024 15:59:18 +0000 webfull 199914 at /channels /channels/channels/news/trucking-goes-green-how-hydrolux-decarbonizing-heavy-transport-sector-356796 <h2>Hydrolux is revolutionizing the heavy transport sector with their development of green hydrogen fueling stations.</h2> <p>Check out our latest interview with co-founder and CEO Friedrich Dehem-Lemelin as he joins our cohort at WCEF in Brussels!</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/trucking-goes-green-how-hydrolux-decarbonizing-heavy-transport-sector">Read full article</a></div> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:47:02 +0000 webfull 199451 at /channels /channels/channels/news/circulus-agtech-redefining-waste-management-and-cultivating-sustainable-future-356781 <h2>Circulus Agtech is revolutionizing waste management and resource allocation.</h2> <p>Check out our interview with <a href="https://www.circulusagtech.com/" target="_blank">Circulus Agtech</a> co-founder David Leroux as he joins our cohort at WCEF in Brussels!</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/circulus-agtech-redefining-waste-management-and-cultivating-sustainable-future">Read full article</a></div> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:35:00 +0000 webfull 199430 at /channels /channels/channels/news/empowering-investors-climate-intelligence-how-alter-transforming-financial-management-356761 <h2>Alter delivers critical climate intelligence data to improve financial management and investments.</h2> <p>Check out our interview with the co-founder of Alter, Cedric B. Robert, EP, CSR-P, MBA!</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/empowering-investors-climate-intelligence-how-alter-transforming-financial-management">Read full article</a></div> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:48:37 +0000 webfull 199403 at /channels /channels/channels/news/future-clean-water-here-biocene-solutions-pioneering-algae-remediation-technology-356760 <h2>Biocene Solutions (Biocene) is cleaning water bodies across the world by remediating algae blooms.</h2> <p>Biocene is headed to WCEF in Brussels as part of our International Tour! Check out the interview with co-founders Hasan Sagheer, Kimia Shafighi and Justin de Vries.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/future-clean-water-here-biocene-solutions-pioneering-algae-remediation-technology">Read full article</a></div> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:43:53 +0000 webfull 199401 at /channels