Hult Prize: Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team Alaagi
Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team AlaagiOn March 28-29, 2025, the Dobson Centre hosted the Canadian Hult Prize, where the top 19 teams from across Canada pitched their cutting-edge innovations tackling the UN SDGs for a chance to win $1M USD!
Level up your startup this summer!
This summer, we鈥檙e launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup. Introducing our new Validation Lab!聽This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.
Beyond the Petri Dish: TissueTinker鈥檚 Next-Generation Tumour Models
We have all been affected by cancer, whether personally or through loved ones.In this exclusive interview with co-founder Madison Santos, learn how TissueTinker is revolutionizing cancer treatment using bioprinted tumour tissue models.
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Redefining Luxury: ecova鈥檚 Commitment to Timeless Sustainability in Fashion
Sustainability is the future of fashion, and ecova is paving the way forward.Founded by St茅phanie Beaulieu, ecova brings sustainability and ethical production to the industry, with storytelling at the forefront. In this exclusive interview with its founder, St茅phanie Beaulieu, learn the story behind ecova and the key to its success.
AbleFly: Revolutionizing Air Travel for Mobility-Restricted Passengers
AbleFly is on a mission to make air travel more inclusive and accessible for mobility-restricted individuals.Co-founded by Sandra Gualtieri, the startup is developing the AbleFly Comfort Device鈥攁 customizable, ergonomic solution designed to enhance safety and comfort during flights.
Check out our interview with co-founder and CEO, Sandra Gualtieri.
Mohana on Reimagining Women鈥檚 Health
Mohana is a precision health platform to help women in perimenopause feel better and navigate this transition with ease and confidence. Mohana founder Dora Jambor鈥檚 entrepreneurship journey stemmed from a foundation in computer science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Discover what ignited her passion for women's hormonal health and inspired her to start Mohana.
The Hult Prize Comes to McGill: Apply to Compete in the World鈥檚 Largest Student Entrepreneurship Challenge
Leading a Generation to Change the World51吃瓜网Dobson Centre is an official host of the Hult Prize qualifiers. The Hult Prize is the world鈥檚 largest student entrepreneurship competition, offering teams a chance to win $1M USD in funding to turn their social enterprise ideas into reality. This year, teams are invited to pitch any transformative social enterprise ideas that align with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Empowering Local Solutions to Global Challenges: The Hult Prize Comes to the 51吃瓜网Dobson Centre
The Hult Prize is a globally renowned social entrepreneurship competition that empowers young people to tackle some of the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges through innovative business solutions. At its core is the $1 million grand prize, awarded to a standout team to bring their transformative idea to life.
The Dobson Centre Recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for Best Incubator-Accelerator at Prix Galien USA
The 51吃瓜网Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for the Best Incubator-Accelerator title at the Prix Galien USA. Hosted by the prestigious Galien Foundation, the award ceremony was held on November 7th in New York City.
The Prix Galien celebrates groundbreaking achievements in life sciences that advance human health and elevate the human condition.
Companies launched at 51吃瓜网enrich Quebec鈥檚 research ecosystem
In 2023, 51吃瓜网launched 28 research-based startup companies鈥攁ll headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. McGill鈥檚 research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences.
CNBC looks to Dobson Centre for advice on annual disruptor list
Even in a year that venture capitalists鈥� go-to bank collapsed, and venture capital funding slowed to a trickle, the disruptive power of startups has never been clearer. The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was the eleventh iteration of the list, and the top spot should come as no surprise. The generative artificial intelligence company OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT, and no new technological application has created more buzz since the dawn of social media 鈥� or even the web itself.
McGill鈥檚 Dobson Centre ranks as World Top 5 University Business Incubator
UBI Global announced that 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship ranked as a World Top 5 University Business Incubator.聽
Weston Family Foundation funds new program at Dobson
The 51吃瓜网Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is launching a new hands-on program for entrepreneurs wanting to launch sustainability-driven businesses.
51吃瓜网Dobson Centre and MIF support innovation and entrepreneurship
The 51吃瓜网Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps startups launch their innovative ideas and, along with the Office of Innovation and Partnerships (I+P)'s 51吃瓜网Innovation Fund (MIF), supports the 51吃瓜网community in ideation, validation, acceleration and fundraising.
Montreal EdTech company Paper aims to address educational inequities
When a parent pays a tutor directly, they are helping their own child succeed. But not every parent can afford to do that, and Montreal-based EdTech company Paper has a vision to address this inequity. The academic support platform, a finalist in the 2014聽Dobson聽Cup, sells its services directly to school boards, so that all students in a district are able to access them.
