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August 2026

Push Pause or Press Go: A Checklist for Knowing When to Expand (and When Not to) with South Lake Futures

Not sure if now is the right time to grow? Join us for a practical checklist session to help you decide with confidence. Push Pause or Press Go: A Checklist for Knowing When to Expand (and When Not to) with South Lake Futures Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: […]
10 Aug
2:30 am - 4:00 am
Georgina Public Library, Keswick Branch
90 Wexford Drive

Sales Trends 2026 with Change Connect

What's reshaping B2B and B2C sales this year? Join this in-person workshop to discover what high-performing SMBs are doing right now. Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Flex Space, East Gwillimbury Public Library (Queensville Branch), 160 Jim Mortson Dr, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 0Z3 This in-person workshop breaks down […]
12 Aug
2:30 am - 4:30 am
Flex Space
East Gwillimbury Public Library (Queensville Branch)

Fuel the Founders

Founders usually run low on something: funding, growth support, or product direction. On August 13, Futurpreneur, Startup Grind Toronto, and YSpace are opening one room for one night to fix that, with mentors from all three organizations in the same space. ​Fuel the Founders is built for founders somewhere between idea and $1M in revenue: […]
12 Aug
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Futurpreneur
33 Yonge St #1100

The Small Business Tech Toolkit: Get Your Time Back with AI and Automation

Cut through the noise. A hands-on walkthrough of the AI and automation tools that actually save small businesses time. The Small Business Tech Toolkit: Get Your Time Back with AI and Automation Most small business owners don't need more tools; they need to know which ones actually pay off and how to implement them without […]
18 Aug
2:30 am - 4:30 am
 177 Church Street
177 Church Street, Bradford

InfoSession: Lab2Market Validate Program

​Are you a graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, faculty member, or research team interested in exploring the commercial potential of your research? Join YSpace for an information session to learn more about the Lab2Market (L2M) Validate program and discover how your innovation can make an impact beyond the lab. ​What to Expect ​During this virtual information session, you'll […]
18 Aug
5:00 am - 6:00 am
Zoom
Zoom

YSpace ELLA Ascend Showcase and Fireside chat

ELLA Ascend Showcase and Fireside Chat powered by Desjardins ​From Shelf to Scale: Building Brands People Believe In ​Join us for a wonderful celebration where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and entrepreneurial achievement converge. ​Under the theme From Shelf to Scale: Building Brands People Believe In, the Fireside Chat will explore how founder-led companies build credibility, earn […]
19 Aug
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Theatre 73'
110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 2L9

Peer-to-Peer with TechConnex: Connect, Learn and Grow Together

Business is better when you don't build it alone. Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and collaborative learning. Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre — The Holland Room (Lower Level), Sharon Business is better when you don't build it alone. Join us for […]
26 Aug
1:00 am - 2:30 am
East Gwillimbury Civic Centre
19000 Leslie Street, East Gwillimbury, ON L0G 1V0
September 2026

Inventor To Founder Showcase Event

Join YSpace and the IP Innovation Clinic at York University for the Inventor to Founder Showcase, an inspiring evening celebrating the culmination of the Inventor to Founder Fellowship, a 13-week commercialization program, powered by IPON, that empowers researchers, students, faculty, and recent graduates to transform breakthrough ideas into market-ready ventures. ​Over the past three months, our founders have challenged assumptions, validated […]
02 Sep
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Yspace Markham

From Discovery to Global Impact: An AMA on Research Commercialization with Dr. Cynthia Goh

You have dedicated your career to the rigorous pursuit of fundamental science and deep tech research. Your discoveries have the potential to solve complex challenges, but bridging the gap between a breakthrough at the lab bench and a tangible product in the market requires a completely different operational framework. Join us for an exclusive Ask […]
08 Sep
6:00 am - 8:00 am
Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence
11 Arboretum Ln, North York, ON M3N 3A7

InfoSession: Lab2Market Validate Program

Are you a graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, faculty member, or research team interested in exploring the commercial potential of your research? Join YSpace for an information session to learn more about the Lab2Market (L2M) Validate program and discover how your innovation can make an impact beyond the lab. ​What to Expect ​During this virtual information session, you'll […]
09 Sep
3:00 am - 4:00 am
Zoom
Zoom
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