News and Announcements
Meet José Moreno, Founder, Universal Dental Center - startGBC April 2025 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight April marks Oral Health Month, so what better way to advocate than with an incredible GBC alumni entrepreneur who has deployed innovation to help some of our most marginalized communities...
Are you a student with a great business idea? Are you a current student taking the summer semester off and returning in the fall? Would you like to start your own business? Then consider the Summer Company Program funded by the Ontario government. This program helps young entrepreneurs between the...
Desjardins Scholarships: Rewarding students for Their Hard Work Every year, the Desjardins Foundation makes a real impact on the lives of post-secondary students by awarding scholarships, which help them stay focused on their studies. At George Brown College, we recognize that students go beyond the...
Cooperathon 2025: Canada's Premier Open Innovation Challenge Returns! We are excited to announce the Cooperathon 2025, powered by Desjardins and Montreal Newtech, is set to ignite Canada's innovation ecosystem once again! As the nation's largest open innovation competition, the Cooperathon connects...
Meet Chef Renata Da Costa Teixeira, CEO, Foodie Real Fresh - startGBC March 2025 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight We had the pleasure to speak with Renata and learn more about Foodie Real Fresh. Check out the full article below. About Entrepreneur Renata I graduated with a degree in business in...
In honor of Black History Month, startGBC, in partnership with the Black Futures Initiative (BFI) and the Black Student Success Network (BSSN), are proud to host a special event at George Brown College, spotlighting Black Entrepreneurs who are making waves in their respective industries. This event...
Announcing a new entrepreneur program, offered by a George Brown College alumni entrepreneur. Not only do you develop and build entrepreneurial skillsets, but you can also work towards running your own Pumpkin Kart franchise. Pumpkin Kart is a fast-growing food delivery platform dedicated to...
MBA Research Project - Request for Participation Have you used startGBC or any other Ontario College / Polytechnic Entrepreneur Support Centre (ESC) within the past 5 years? Would you be willing to voluntarily participate in an MBA research project on the “Impact and Effectiveness of Ontario College...
Meet Xavier Watson, Founder & CEO, X-posed Contracting - startGBC February 2025 #WhyNotMe Entrepreneur GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight At startGBC and the wider George Brown College community, we believe it is important to highlight Black History Month and advocate for positive change. This month we are...
Meet Laura Klein, Founder & CEO, Co-Hosts Vacation Rentals Specialists Inc. – startGBC January 2025 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight We had the joy of catching up with Laura Klein, a serial entrepreneur, with years of wisdom to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and top tips she wanted...
