YSpace

Building on success, York University launches The YSpace Network

The YSpace Network opens access to a sophisticated suite of innovation and entrepreneurship services to York’s faculties.

The future of higher education: York University, Premier Doug Ford and honoured guests gather to celebrate Markham Campus grand opening

With a well-earned reputation as a global technology and innovation hub, the City of Markham was the clear winner when it came to choosing a location for the first new university campus in York Region. Today, York University’s President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and honoured guests gathered […]

Glendon’s GENIAL initiative helps Ontario francophone students and communities excel

Cette démarche axée sur l’entrepreneuriat inculque aux personnes qui débutent en affaires les compétences fondamentales qui leur permettront d’identifier des occasions et de concevoir des approches inédites pour créer leur entreprise.

More than $1M in funding approved to support women entrepreneurs and attract international businesses to York Region

York University and the Treefrog Accelerator have partnered with The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) to give businesses led by international talent and women entrepreneurs a JumpSTART in York Region with funding of more than $1 million.

Collaboration gives Black entrepreneurs support and funding for success

There are huge obstacles to starting a new business, but when it’s a Black-led venture, the barriers multiply. That’s why the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance and partners, including York University, are doing the work to help give Black entrepreneurs the tools and supports they need to achieve success.

York University officially opens newest YSpace location in northern York Region

Hub supports entrepreneurship, economic growth in Georgina and East Gwillimbury TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2022 — In partnership with the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury, York University is pleased to officially open a new YSpace location in northern York Region – supporting local start-ups and existing businesses during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. From left to right: […]

York U bringing together innovators and entrepreneurs in new maker space in Markham

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2017 – York University will officially open its new innovation and entrepreneurship centre, YSpace, in downtown Markham on Monday. YSpace will offer students, members of the community and startups, a large-scale co-working space and a maker space, where they can access training programs for entrepreneurs, connect with other organizations in the community, […]