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Wow, what an amazing month startGBC has had. We are thrilled to announce that three startGBC student from George Brown College have launched their own tech companies and were recently invited to showcase their innovations at Collision 2024. Collision, a premier global tech conference held in Toronto...

Meet Godfrey Jonas, Founder & CEO of Owujupe Inc. - startGBC July 2024 #WnyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight In the month we celebrate Canada Day, we reflect on how glorious Canada is, the opportunities this gentle giant of a country provides, and the global impact it delivers in tackling social...

Women's Business Accelerator Are you a female newcomer with a business idea? The Women’s Business Accelerator (WBA) is a free, online workshop series that will equip you with the tools you need to launch a profitable business in Canada. In the WBA program, you’ll: Develop your idea and craft a...

Entrepreneur in Residence – October 1 to November 22, 2024 The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is looking for an experienced entrepreneur to lead programs and conduct one-on-one consultations with aspiring entrepreneurs. 14 Hours/ week + flexible schedule The selected Entrepreneur in Residence will...

Application now open for the ventureLAB Hardware Catalyst Initiative - Application deadline June 14, 2024 This free competitive program is designed to accelerate your tech hardware startup and propel your product. Dedicated to supporting Canadian silicon and hardware companies for up to 24 months...

Calling all Hardware startup founders! ventureLAB's Hardtech Pitch Competition is now open for applications ventureLAB’s HardTech Pitch Competition is now open for applications alongside the Hardware Catalyst Initiative Program. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products to industry CEOs...

Meet David Dunkley, Founder, CEO & Creative Director, David Dunkley Fine Millinery - startGBC June 2024 #WhyNotME GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About David Dunkley You don’t need to travel the world (or even traipse around Toronto) in search of the perfect hat, fascinator or bridal headpiece. David...

HubSpot collaborates with startGBC startGBC is excited to announce that it has been selected to be an official partner for HubSpot, one of the world's leading CRM and marketing suite providers. This will allow startups working with startGBC to access full HubSpot CRM solutions at heavily discounted...

Save the Date: Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase Day - Tuesday, June 25, 2024 The Office of Research and Innovation and startGBC are proud to announce a collaboration to host the GBC Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase Day on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The day will consist...

Are you a budding entrepreneur? Looking for guidance, inspiration and motivation. Come join startGBC for an open walk-in weekly Masterclass viewing session and watch and learn from some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs such as Sara Blakely, Richard Branson, Martha Stewart, Kris Jenner, Alexis...