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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...

Meet Roc Chow, Founder & CEO, Generatr Inc./Panda Charging - startGBC May 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight During the month of May, Canada reflects and celebrates Asian Heritage Month. What better way for startGBC to honour this, than showcasing one of our amazing alumni entrepreneurs, born...

Are you an Ontario student with a business idea? The Summer Company program supports eligible young student entrepreneurs, aged 15 to 29, looking to launch and operate a small business during the summer.

GBC and Cookin Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Chefs

Striking a Deal Chef Raquel Fox, culinary expert and George Brown College alumni, founded Island Gurl Foods because she realized working families have little time to spend in the kitchen, henceforth the inception of a delicious and healthy line of finishing sauces. In 30 minutes or less, you'll be...