YSpace Venture Catalyst Showcase

​The Venture Catalyst program supports early-stage technology ventures to develop, test, validate, and refine their startup from an idea to a full proof-of concept. During the 6-week program, entrepreneurs were trained, received mentorship, expanded their networks, and became part of the YSpace & BEA community, designed to elevate their entrepreneurial journey.

​​Event Details: 

• ​Date: Thursday April 10th, 2025
• ​Time: 6:00pm -9:00pm
• ​Location: YSpace Markham

​Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an evening that showcases the power of innovation and the collaborative spirit of our thriving community.

We look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you.

​​About BEA

​​​​​Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) is a Black-led initiative to amplify and advance the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. The BEA gives Black entrepreneurs and professionals access to fully funded programs and partnerships to launch successful ventures.

​​​​​www.thebea.co

​About YSpace

​​YSpace is York University’s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors and communities. Our programming spans across scaling innovative technologies through customer and investor capital to scaling agri-food businesses into mass retail to diversity-focused initiatives like ELLA powered by Desjardins for women-led businesses and Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) for Black-led businesses. Additionally with our Start-Up Visa program, we are building a robust ecosystem, driving positive change and empowering entrepreneurs to shape the future. We are also home to two physical hubs in the City of Markham and the Town of Georgina.​