{"id":12677,"date":"2025-11-05T11:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?page_id=12677"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:34:30","slug":"yspace-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/yspace-network\/","title":{"rendered":"YSpace Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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YSpace Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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York University's connected, university-wide entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The YSpace Network is York University\u2019s new hub-and-spoke model for entrepreneurship and innovation; created by YSpace<\/strong><\/a> and the Schulich School of Business<\/strong>, under the joint leadership of York University\u2019s Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation David Kwok, and Schulich\u2019s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship<\/a>'s Executive Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Chris Carder, with strategic oversight and institutional support from the Office of the Vice President Research & Innovation (VPRI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This model connects all of our Faculties to a central hub of programs, mentors, industry partners, <\/strong>and commercialization support<\/strong>, while maintaining their own distinct identity and priorities. Each Faculty will gain access to shared resources, proven programming, and a strong cross-campus network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why the YSpace Network? Why now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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York is at a pivotal moment for innovation. York was recently named a Top 100 University for Entrepreneurs by PitchBook<\/a> (2025)<\/strong> and Top 4 in the Panache Ventures' Startup Formation Report<\/a> (2025)<\/strong>. York is gaining global recognition for founder success and startup growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining YSpace\u2019s award-winning inclusive programs<\/strong> with Schulich\u2019s dynamic innovation community<\/strong> (Schulich Startups), the YSpace Network unifies campus entrepreneurship under one powerful, coordinated model \u2014 giving every Faculty access to shared programs, expert mentors, and commercialization pathways while maintaining their unique identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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