Have a startup or a great idea? The Desjardins Startup Prize is our annual pitch competition with $100K+ in prizes! Applications open October 14. Finalists will pitch during Entrepreneurship Week on March 5, 2026. Ready to compete? Apply by Nov. 24: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/for-entrepre...

Founded by U of T alumni, MedEssist uses AI to enable new care models, empowering pharmacies to deliver critical acute care. 💊 Learn more about MedEssist became a project from the side of a desk to where it is today ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/founder/mede...

U of T’s Molly Shoichet & her team have turned lab discovery into AmacaThera, non-opioid painkillers powered by an injectable hydrogel. 💉 Backed by Creative Destruction Lab & UTEST, they’ve raised $15M+ to bring safer pain relief to market. Read their story: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/founder/amac...

Reeddi, founded by U of T’s Olugbenga Olubanjo, delivers clean power to 3,000+ homes & businesses in Nigeria. ⚡ With solar-charged, portable batteries, Reeddi tackles unreliable energy access problem. Learn more ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/founder/reed...

📢 South Park Commons is coming to U of T for an off-the-record talk: From Research to Acquisition with Dr. Gennady Pekhimenko — founder of CentML (acquired by NVIDIA) and Associate Professor at U of T. Hear his journey from academia to startup success and beyond. RSVP here → luma.com/nx7tlblp

This year, we supported more entrepreneurial teams, held more Entrepreneurship Week events, offered more for-credit courses with an innovation focus and @utoronto.ca entrepreneurs raised more funding than ever before. Read the 2024-25 UTE annual report ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/ute-annual-r...

From a backpacking trip to India to building a company that just raised $3M, Xatoms is on a mission to tackle the global water pollution problem. Meet one of @utoronto.ca’s fastest-growing startups: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/founder/xato...

Have a startup or a great idea? The Desjardins Startup Prize is our annual pitch competition with $100K+ in prizes! Applications open October 14. Finalists will pitch during Entrepreneurship Week on March 5, 2026. Ready to compete? Apply by Nov. 24 ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/for-entrepre...

erthos co-founders Nuha Siddiqui & Kritika Tyagi are reimagining plastics with sustainable, biobased alternatives. 🌍 From a U of T project to a $12M-backed startup partnering with global giants—discover their journey ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/founder/erth...

Successful entrepreneurs don’t just start companies. They solve problems. After facing a customer service overload, Mike Murchison built Ada—now a world-leading AI platform valued at $1.2B. Discover his @utoronto.ca journey & Ada’s story: bit.ly/46tcZTx

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: We’re Canada’s #1 destination for research-based startups. @utoronto.ca founders have launched 1,500+ ventures, raised $14B+, and created 20K+ jobs. Ready to ignite, build, and disrupt? Do it here. bit.ly/4ms124Y

Proud @utoronto.ca alumni Eva & Allen Lau gave $2M to launch the Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize for Innovation. @engineering.utoronto.ca @artsci.utoronto.ca this transformational gift turns bold ideas into investment-ready ventures. defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/news-and-sto...

We had an incredible time at U of T Acceleratorfest! From connecting with 12+ accelerators & startups to hearing NordSpace CEO Rahul Goel, the event highlighted the talent, spaces & community that make U of T a hub for innovation. 💡

A proud moment for @utoronto.ca 's startup ecosystem: Founders of Cohere, Xatoms, and NordSpace named as Maclean’s Nation Makers! Learn more here: macleans.ca/society/the-... #UofTStartup

Get ready to launch your entrepreneurial journey at U of T Acceleratorfest! Hear from Rahul Goel, founder of rocket startup Nordspace, learn how to build your own venture and connect with U of T's thriving startup ecosystem. @utoronto.ca Learn more & register ➡️ www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-acc...

Catch the segment featuring U of T startup Kare Chemical Technologies on @CityNewsTO! Learn more about how Kare is using citrus-based byproducts to produce cannabinoids as a non-psychoactive alternative for pain relief. ➡️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pj1GdMe8_U #BFN #ICUBE

Have you registered for the headline event at U of T Acceleratorfest? The Desjardins Speaker Series "Space for Everyone" will feature Rahul Goel, CEO & Founder of NordSpace, who will offer advice & insights for entrepreneurs. Register here ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t... @utoronto.ca

#UofT has climbed one spot to 25th place globally in the latest edition of ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s worldwide university ranking. 🗺️ uoft.me/bM4

Get ready for U of T Acceleratorfest! 🤝Meet reps from 12+ accelerators across the tri-campus & their startups 💡Tour ONRamp, UTE's co-working space 🚀Hear from Rahul Goel, founder of NordSpace, at the Desjardins Speaker Series Register here ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t...

Toronto is at the epicentre of Canada's innovation ecosystem. Discover how @utoronto.ca has contributed to the AI and innovation space and how it plans to continue accelerating the city's tech boom ➡️ www.utoronto.ca/news/toronto...

Pride Pitch is an opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ University of Toronto students, staff, faculty and general community members (Peel Region) to pitch their innovative ideas for a chance to win $10,000 in cash prizes! Learn more and apply here: icubeutm.ca/pride-pitch/

#UofTArtSci alum Christopher Li is accelerating the discovery of life-saving drugs as co-founder and CEO of BioBox. Learn more: bit.ly/3IFZ7Md

Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton's keynote and fireside chat with Nick Frosst (Cohere) and Nora Young (CBC) is now available to stream. 🎥 Watch the full recording of the Desjardins Speaker Series here: youtu.be/S4Tz7d0QOeE

Huge news! Nvidia has acquired CentML, an AI efficiency startup founded at @utoronto.ca. Co-founders Gennady Pekhimenko, Akbar Nurlybayev, and Sam Wang have joined Nvidia in senior AI software roles—a major milestone for U of T innovation. Read the full story: betakit.com/nvidia-acqui...

A big day for bold ideas at U of T. We kicked off with Frontiers of AI—a boundary-pushing chat with Geoffrey Hinton, Nick Frosst (Cohere), and Nora Young (CBC)—then kept the momentum going at the U of T x Toronto Tech Week Lawn Party. Startups, sunshine, and serious innovation.

@desjardinsgroup.bsky.social is continuing its role as Lead Partner of U of T Entrepreneurship, building on a shared vision to support U of T’s most innovative students as they launch and grow impactful ventures across all three campuses. Full story: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-entre...

Join us for an outdoor Lawn Party during Toronto Tech Week! Right after the Frontiers of AI talk, head outside to meet U of T’s most exciting startups, enjoy light bites, and connect with Toronto’s growing innovation community. Register here: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t...

Geoffrey Hinton and Nick Frosst join CBC’s Nora Young on June 25 for the Desjardins Speaker Series – Frontiers of AI: Insights from a Nobel Laureate, at Toronto Tech Week. 🎥 Livestream runs 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET — register now: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/fronti... @uoft.bsky.social

Join Professor Alberto Galasso and Sam Mercer for CDL’s Due Diligence in IP Licensing workshop and learn how to prepare for critical IP transactions that shape early-stage startup growth. Register now: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/due-di...

SpinUp marked its one-year anniversary yesterday—bringing together researchers, founders & the innovation community to celebrate an exciting first chapter. Congrats to Neuropeutics, winner of the AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award, & to all ventures in the showcase. 📸Nick Iwanyshyn, UTM

Mark your calendars for an outdoor Lawn Party during Toronto Tech Week! Following the Frontiers of AI talk, connect with cutting-edge startups, enjoy light bites, and celebrate Toronto’s innovation ecosystem. Register here ➡️ 🔗 entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t...

The UTE Community "Almost" Summer Social is happening on June 11! Mark your calendars to connect with founders, students, accelerators, partners, staff and faculty! Register here ➡️ entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/ute-co... @uoft.bsky.social

🎟️ In-person tickets to the Desjardins Speaker Series: Frontiers of AI — Insights from a Nobel Laureate on June 25 are SOLD OUT, but don't fret! Livestream spots are still available. 🔗 Register here: lu.ma/qxsn9q0z @uoft.bsky.social @uoftcompsci.bsky.social

Announcing the Desjardins Speaker Series, Frontiers of AI: Insights from a Nobel Laureate, during Toronto Tech Week! Join Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton in conversation with Co-Founder of Cohere, Nick Frosst, on the opportunities & obligations around AI. Register here 🔗 bit.ly/4ihlX8O

John Dias is working to address Canada’s shortage of French immersion teachers through Dias Learning—a platform designed to make learning French more engaging for students and less daunting for instructors. 📚 Read more: www.utoronto.ca/news/entrepr... @uoft.bsky.social @utsc.bsky.social

Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton discusses his Nobel Prize achievement, as well as the risks and future of artificial intelligence on @tvotoday.bsky.social. "There is research on [AI] safety... but not nearly enough." Watch the full interview here ➡️ youtu.be/YRQ4d8Rjmwg?... @uoft.bsky.social

In QS World University Rankings, @uoft.bsky.social ranked among the top 50 universities in the world in 46 subjects – more than any other institution. This includes 13th place in life sciences and medicine. bit.ly/41X1W2G

Renowned neuroscientist Melanie Woodin has been named #UofT’s 17th president — and asks the community to join in her in “dreaming big.” #UofT alumna Woodin starts her five-year term July 1st. ➡️ uoft.me/uoftpres17

This is @uoftstartup.bsky.social's #UofTEntWeek, founder style! Follow #UofT alumna & Toothpod founder Vishar Yaghoubian as she explores everything U of T Entrepreneurship has to offer, including her personal advice on getting started.

We had a blast connecting with @uoft.bsky.social's entrepreneurship community at True Blue Expo! On-site with TBEP UofT, we met lots of amazing people while promoting our ECHO Discovery program & the Digital Hub. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup @uoftstartup.bsky.social

True Blue Impact Day was absolutely amazing! Thank you to everyone who showed up—students, founders, investors, mentors, and partners. Your passion and energy made the day unforgettable. Here's to innovation and entrepreneurship at U of T! 💙✨ #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup @uoft.bsky.social

Founded by U of T computer science faculty and alumni, @cohere.com, Waabi, and @jaliresearch.bsky.social are among @uoftstartup.bsky.social’s eight companies fuelling Toronto’s ascension as an AI powerhouse. @uoft.bsky.social entrepreneurs have launched 250+ venture-backed AI startups.

Desjardins Speaker Series ft. Geoffrey Hinton & Jordan Jacobs has been postponed due to unforeseen family circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience and will be exploring the rescheduling of this event. We still hope to see you at True Blue Expo and Desjardins Startup Prize.

9 startups you won't want to miss at #UofT Entrepreneurship Week 2025 #UofTEntWeek 💡 uoft.me/bmt

#UofT Entrepreneurship Week: 10 startups to watch in 2025 #UofTEntWeek 💼 uoft.me/bli

4 things to look forward to at Entrepreneurship Week 2025 #UofTEntWeek March 3 to 7 💡 uoft.me/UTE25

#UofT is the place to innovate. 🚀 Join us for #UofTEntWeek March 3 - 7 to connect with our community of startups, accelerators and partners and get inspired! uoft.me/uteweek2025

Cheer on some of U of T’s most innovative startups as they compete for $100k in prizes at the Desjardins Startup Prize Pitch Competition on March 6, part of True Blue Impact Day. Register now: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/desjar... #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup @uoft.bsky.social

Nobel Prize winner and Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton is headlining the Desjardins Speaker Series on March 6, delivering a keynote on AI & Entrepreneurship. Spots are limited, register now: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/desjar... #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup @uoft.bsky.social

True Blue Expo is back on March 6! Meet accelerators, ecosystem partners and founders of 40+ @uoft.bsky.social startups demoing innovative products & services. To connect with them, register here: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/true-b...  #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup