{"id":13629,"date":"2026-02-24T11:03:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?page_id=13629"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:09:55","slug":"yspace-global","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/yspace-global\/","title":{"rendered":"YSpace Global"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-width-bg has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:35px\">YSpace Global<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YSpace Global<\/strong>&nbsp;supports the world\u2019s most ambitious founders as they expand into Canada and beyond. Backed by York University, we help high-potential startups soft-land in Canada, gain early traction, and prepare for expansion into the United States and global innovation hubs through partnerships across Asia and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Greater Bay Area to Seoul, and from Toronto to Silicon Valley, YSpace Global turns global ambition into structured execution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-2-1-1024x614.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13632 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-2-1-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-2-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-2-1-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-2-1.png 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/614;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:83px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"YSpace Global: Opening the Door Between Canada and Korea\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0cV9FdR7zNw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Our Global Mission<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>YSpace exists to ensure that startups don\u2019t just arrive in Canada \u2014 they thrive here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our Global programming, we support founders with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market entry and commercialization pathways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venture-ready business development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investor and corporate ecosystem access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structured founder training for North American scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term integration into Canada\u2019s innovation economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02692-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14227 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02692-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02692-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02692-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02692-2048x1537.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/769;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Global-Program\">Explore Our Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:79px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id13629_35a9a8-0f > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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#eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id13629_35a9a8-0f kt-tabs-has-5-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-center \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-5\"><li id=\"tab-soft-landingincanada\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-soft-landingincanada\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Soft-Landing in Canada<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-gbachallenge\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-gbachallenge\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">GBA Challenge<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-startup-visa\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-startup-visa\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Startup-Visa<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-scaleintoasia\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-scaleintoasia\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Scale into Asia<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-schulichventureacademy\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-schulichventureacademy\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Schulich Venture Academy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab6b3bdc-9b\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02735-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13990 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02735-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02735-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02735-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/DSC02735-2048x1537.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/769;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Canada is where global ideas turn into scalable companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YSpace&nbsp;provides international startups with a trusted&nbsp;soft landing&nbsp;pathway into the Canadian market through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business validation and traction-building programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship from Canadian operators and executives&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecosystem access across Toronto, Ontario, and national networks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support navigating the transition into North American business culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is simple:&nbsp;<strong>turn global innovation into Canadian economic impact.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab6158b4-51\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>The Greater Bay Area is one of the most competitive startup regions in the world \u2014 and&nbsp;YSpace&nbsp;is building a direct bridge into Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/DSC00123-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13694 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/DSC00123-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/DSC00123-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/DSC00123-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/DSC00123-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/DSC00123-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Through the&nbsp;<strong>GBA Challenge<\/strong>,&nbsp;YSpace&nbsp;engages top founders from:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hong Kong&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shenzhen&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guangzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Macau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia-Pacific innovation networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected startups gain:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exposure to Canada\u2019s startup ecosystem&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chance to win funding and support&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry into&nbsp;YSpace\u2019s&nbsp;soft landing and acceleration pathways&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/yspace-gba-startup-sprint-challenge\/\">Learn more about the program<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHEH88oEg0\/MX4XyoOzsvAAYVQtsrhxLA\/view?utm_content=DAHEH88oEg0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=hc54cc6b5cd\">Read the full report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab5fea3d-bc\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>**<strong>Please note that as of January 1, 2026, IRCC has put a pause on the Startup Visa program.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/notices\/immigration-measures-entrepreneurs.html\">Click here for the official statement.<\/a><\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Start-Up Visa program is delivered in two stages. Blueprint is a 6-week intensive designed to help early-stage global tech founders validate and refine their ideas for the Canadian market. Launchpad is a year-long, tailored coaching program focused on strategic growth, execution, and measurable progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13992 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/6.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/6-300x180.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; 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size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13996 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/7.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/03\/7-300x180.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/600;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tabce2de6-d5\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p>YSpace&nbsp;Global is powered by deep partnerships with Asia\u2019s leading innovation institutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Yspace_2566-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13707 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;width:359px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Yspace_2566-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/Yspace_2566-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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Innovation &amp; Technology Park)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These partnerships enable high-quality founder pipelines and structured cross-border programming between Asia and Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13676 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;width:139px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/2-1.png 400w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.seoulaihub.kr\/eng1\/index2.asp\"><strong>Seoul AI Hub<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kban.or.kr\">KBAA<\/a> (Korea Business Angels Association)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate innovation and accelerator networks connected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comeup.org\/en\">COMEUP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/k-startupgc.org\">KSGC<\/a> (K-Startup Grand Challenge)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we are building new opportunities for founders to access:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Korean enterprise markets&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global pilot programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investor and government-backed innovation ecosystems&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/4-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13680 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;width:167px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/4-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/4-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/02\/4-1-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter 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data-permalink=\"\/yspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13629?wpv_view_count=2820-CATTR278e2eab85ba037f1065e651d0df53ca\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"yspace-person\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modal-1799\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2023\/05\/3-300x300.png\" class=\"w-100 h-auto d-block mb-3 lazyload\" alt=\"Photo of David Kwok\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>\n  <h5 style=\"text-align:center;\">David Kwok<\/h5>\n  <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation<\/p>\n  <!-- Button trigger modal -->\n  <button class=\"btn btn-yspace-person btn-sm\" >\n    <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i>\n  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       <h5 class=\"h5 modal-title\" id=\"modal-1799\">David Kwok<\/h5>\n            <p>Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation<\/p>\n          <\/div>        \n        <\/div>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n          <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"modal-body\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <p><b>What is your role at YSpace?<\/b><br\/>Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. I oversee all of YSpace's programming and operations with a focus of providing the ultimate service and support for entrepreneurs across multiple sectors and stages of the product life cycle.<\/p>\n        <p><b>Favorite Quote<\/b><br\/>\"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. I can't accept not trying\" - Michael Jordan<\/p>\n        <p><b>Most memorable moment at YSpace?<\/b><br\/>Sounds cliche, but everything! From the first day of opening our doors to all the socials, events, and connecting with the community.<\/p>\n        <p><b>What is your theme song?<\/b><br\/>\"Lose Yourself\" - Eminem<\/p>\n        <p><b>What is your guilty pleasure?<\/b><br\/>Pho Ga. 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My work connects ecosystems, institutions, and innovators to create tangible global pathways for startups growing through YSpace.<\/p>\n        <p><b>Favorite Quote<\/b><br\/>\u201cMy interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there\" Charles Kettering<\/p>\n        <p><b>Most memorable moment at YSpace?<\/b><br\/>Being 14,000 km away from home at a global conference in Hong Kong with over 25,000 attendees \u2014 and being recognized simply for wearing a YSpace shirt. That moment made it clear: what we\u2019re building travels. 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I oversee all of YSpace's programming and operations with a focus of providing the ultimate service and support for entrepreneurs across multiple sectors and stages of the product life cycle.<\/p>\n        <p><b>Favorite Quote<\/b><br\/>\"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.\" - Muhammad Ali<\/p>\n        <p><b>Most memorable moment at YSpace?<\/b><br\/>Every YSpace social and showcase event where we get to hangout with our amazing community!<\/p>\n        <p><b>What is your theme song?<\/b><br\/>\"C.R.E.A.M\" - Wu-Tang Klan<\/p>\n        <p><b>What is your guilty pleasure?<\/b><br\/>Chicken wings and a cold beer<\/p>\n        <p><b>Never have I ever...<\/b><br\/>Gone skydiving<\/p>\n        <p><b>What would the title of your autobiography be?<\/b><br\/>Against All Odds - The Legacy<\/p>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"yspace-person\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modal-6939\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-2-300x300.png\" class=\"w-100 h-auto d-block mb-3 lazyload\" alt=\"Photo of Yeji Hofferber\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; 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