Innovation York

York’s University's virtual assistant, SAVY, wins prestigious innovation award

York University’s virtual assistant, SAVY, has won the 2020 Canadian University Council of Chief Information Officers (CUCCIO) Innovation Award. The award recognizes innovative information technology (IT) projects or initiatives that have significantly advanced teaching, learning, research, or administration within an institution or in the community. It assesses the innovativeness of the technology and the impact in […]

Reminder: Attend the next ELLA Entrepreneurial Insights event, June 23

In today’s digital age, having a social media presence is necessary for businesses, but are you making the most out of your online presence? Did you know that social media is a great way to create revenue streams? Join ELLA, Innovation York's accelerator focused on supporting women-led businesses, on Wednesday, June 23 at noon for their next […]

York University’s ELLA program kicks off in advance of International Women’s Day

An accelerator program supporting 54 women entrepreneurs from York Region and the Greater Toronto Area was unveiled at a launch event March 3, which featured Canada’s International Trade Minister Mary Ng. ELLA (Entrepreneurial Leadership & Learning Alliance) – a program created by women, for women – starts just days before International Women’s Day on March […]

Event celebrates second anniversary of YSpace in Markham

More than 100 York University staff, partners, supporters and community members gathered for an evening of celebration to mark the second anniversary of YSpace located in Markham, Ont. More than 100 people attended the second anniversary celebration for YSpace in Markham, Ontario YSpace is York University’s community innovation hub that supports high-potential innovators. The celebration […]

Biotech company wins top startup award for entrepreneurs

A startup bio-technology company that has found an innovative way to boost the quality of production in various industries, from paint and textile to winemaking and water filtration, has taken the top prize in an annual competition for entrepreneurs. BIOSA Technologies was one of three finalist teams, whose founder was a graduate of York University’s […]

Innovation York announces recipients of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Partnership Fund

Innovation York announces the successful recipients of the third round of the National Research Council Canada’s Industry Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) Artificial Intelligence Industry Partnership Fund. Innovation York and NRC-IRAP collaborated to develop and launch this funding program, which encourages industry-driven research projects in artificial intelligence, deep learning and machine learning. Canadian small and medium-sized […]

LaunchYU awards five startups with $3,000 in development funds

York University’s entrepreneurship program, LaunchYU, has awarded five startups from the 2018 cohort of its AccelerateUP program with $3,000 in development funds. With 20 participating companies, the four-month-long program supports entrepreneurs as they build, launch and scale their ventures through boot camps, workshops, one-on-one mentorship and other services. These awards are the first of three […]

Innovation York announces winners of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Partnership Fund

Innovation York announces the winners of the first round of the National Research Council Canada-Industry Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) funded, Artificial Intelligence Industry Partnership Fund. Five projects were selected from the 23 applications that were received (only four can be named, see below). Sarah Howe “We were very encouraged to see such a great response […]

Studio 1 Labs tests intelligent bed sheets in York’s Nursing Simulation Centre

A collaboration led by Innovation York has partnered start-up medical device company Studio 1 Labs with York’s School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, to test and analyze an intelligent bed sheet that can monitor health and vital signs. In the summer of 2016, Innovation York’s industry engagement manager, Cheryl Giblon, introduced Laura Nicholson, director of […]

Knowledge Mobilization at York goes global

Exec Director describes the Knowledge Mobilization Unit’s great leap forward. The sky’s the limit for this powerhouse as it engages with others around the world interested in impact.

LaunchYU works with non-profit and local entrepreneurs

York University’s entrepreneurship unit, LaunchYU, is collaborating with the Toronto-based not-for-profit Back 2 Basickz for Passion into Profit, an initiative aimed at helping individuals living in the Jane and Finch community obtain the skills and knowledge needed to become successful entrepreneurs. The program, funded by the York University TD Community Engagement Centre, will train up to […]

LaunchYU graduate wins prominent award, credits program for her success

Janelle Hinds, a 2016 LaunchYU graduate known as the MobileAppQueen on Twitter, has always had a passion for making a difference. After co-founding the app Helping Hands, a platform to help students find suitable volunteer matches, she enrolled in AccelerateUP, a four-month accelerator program run by York University’s entrepreneurship unit, LaunchYU. The program supports young […]

From tea to 3D, York University opens YSpace, a new innovation hub in Markham

York University announced the official opening of YSpace, its new innovation and entrepreneurship centre in Markham aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs turn bright ideas into action. The opening event took place Monday, Nov. 6. Entrepreneurs from Studio 1 Labs, which has developed a functional bed sheet patient monitor, explain the device’s function to York University […]

Brain injury technology sprints from lab to market via winning collaboration

Health professor joins forces with Innovation York and MaRS Innovation to build and release much-needed new tool to assess concussions and dementia.

York University entrepreneurship program celebrates graduates

It was a highly successful evening of pitches, networking, and a new award announcement for Innovation York’s entrepreneurship unit, LaunchYU on Sept. 19 The LaunchYU Graduation and Launch Day was a culmination of an intensive four month program, AccelerateUP, which is offered as a part of LaunchYU, and provides support to budding entrepreneurs as they […]

Aird & Berlis LLP stepping up with annual award to help York University startups succeed

Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP, together with its partner Randy Williamson, will support the next high potential venture to come out of York University’s entrepreneurship unit with a generous donation of cash and legal services. Aird & Berlis’s support for Innovation York’s entrepreneurship unit, LaunchYU, was announced at the program’s graduation Sept. 19. […]

York University as key player in cutting-edge entrepreneurial arena

Innovation York’s Cheryl Giblon discusses York as a vital player in Ontario’s high-tech entrepreneurial arena, opening a new accelerator space with IBM Canada in Markham in late 2016.

Happy fifth! Innovation York marks a milestone birthday

Innovation York turns five this year. To mark the birthday, Sarah Howe, director of York’s innovation office, reflects on the advances made during its formative years. Innovation York celebrates its fifth birthday this year Q. Happy fifth birthday to Innovation York. You were there at the start. Tell us about a pivotal moment at the […]