{"id":12890,"date":"2026-01-08T14:56:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?page_id=12890"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:43:11","slug":"yspace-lassonde","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/yspace-lassonde\/","title":{"rendered":"YSpace Lassonde"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n
\n

YSpace Lassonde<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

YSpace Lassonde empowers engineering students, alumni, and researchers at York's Lassonde School of Engineering<\/a> to explore ideas, build innovative solutions, and launch impactful ventures. Whether you're just getting started or already working on a project or business, our programs, community, and hands-on support help you gain the skills, confidence, and ecosystem access to grow as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
Book an Idea Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Sign Up for Our Newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"Incomplete<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening engineering talent <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to help engineering students and alumni apply their technical skills to real-world problems through entrepreneurship. We believe every engineer should have access to the community, guidance, and resources needed to turn ideas into impactful solutions <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"Circle<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Building tech that drives change <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Innovation in engineering fuels progress. When technical minds create solutions that address societal needs and strong business models, they build products that transform industries. Supporting engineers at the earliest stages leads to stronger startups and a more competitive Canadian tech ecosystem. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"Star<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Committed to inclusive engineering <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We are dedicated to empowering underrepresented voices in engineering, welcoming innovators from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We\u2019re proud to build programs that create equitable access to mentorship, resources, and opportunities. Our goal is to ensure engineering entrepreneurship reflects the full diversity of our community. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Become a YSpace Lassonde Member<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

As a YSpace Lassonde member, you get hands-on support and access to a strong founder community to either launch or help your venture grow. Enjoy exclusive Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) support<\/strong>, office space with hot desks<\/strong>, plus curated programming<\/strong> and access to the broader YSpace ecosystem of resources and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

*Membership open to all current students and recent alumni within 3 years (only current students have access to space)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Alumni beyond 3 years can apply to YSpace Markham<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n