{"id":4596,"date":"2023-04-19T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspacedev\/?page_id=4596"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:21:16","slug":"technology-venture-catalyst","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/technology-venture-catalyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology - Venture Catalyst"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Venture Catalyst<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Venture Catalyst program is a free 2-month training and mentorship program <\/strong>that supports early-stage tech entrepreneurs in testing their start-up ideas and bringing a proof-of-concept to life. Program participants gain access to interactive online workshops, expert mentorship, peer support, and start-up resources to transform their ideas into a successful business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program now includes dedicated mobility innovation support<\/strong> known as the Venture Mobility Catalyst, expanding beyond traditional tech ventures to help founders driving advancements in transportation, electric vehicles, smart infrastructure, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The program will help refine and validate your concept through interactive virtual training and curated mentorship. You will engage with industry experts to gain foundational knowledge in building and growing a technology startup, and join a network of like-minded individuals to discuss business challenges in a peer-to-peer format.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upon completion of the 2-month cohort, select companies may have the opportunity to join the YSpace Virtual Membership Program for continued growth through our support system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Founders gain exclusive access to curated leadership content, personal growth accountability, and peer-to-peer support through their incubation period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gain practical knowledge on customer development and go-to-market strategies to launch your product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Actively work towards the launch of your tech venture. Our programs are goal driven, using proven frameworks that put founders in the driver seat while we help them reach their end destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Applications Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 5th, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Applications Close<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 6th, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Final Acceptance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step: One<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Applications are now closed. Join our program waitlist to stay updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions email us at yspace@yorku.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialised support available for Black-Led businesses<\/a><\/em> and Mobility Focused businesses<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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If chosen, applicants will be contacted by the YSpace team to schedule a video call meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An initial meeting will be set up to review the business as well as the current status of the company. This opportunity will also be used to understand the leadership team and concept viability better. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accepted companies will be invited to join the cohort and will gain access to resources and support for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Venture Catalyst serves early stage founders going through the ideation process and validating the feasibility of the concept.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • We are looking for founders with innovative tech concepts. Founders who are driven, coachable and collaborative with a growth mindset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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