As an alumni of our IDEA Step‑Up Program, Xatoms reached an important milestone this January when founder Diana brought the company’s water‑innovation mission to Davos, one of the world’s leading platforms for dialogue on global industry, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Representing Canadian Innovation at Davos At 24, Diana joined conversations with senior leaders and executives […]
Bolanle Solomon-Adewusi had always aspired to earn a PhD but never aspired to become an entrepreneur, until one thing led to another. The Nigerian native grew up inspired by her father, her role model, a chemical engineering professor who earned his PhD abroad and funded his education through scholarships. After earning her bachelor’s in Nigeria, […]
The son of a nurse and entrepreneur, Sahil Manjania combined a little bit of what he’s inherited from his parents to build what he believes can be a multi-million dollar medical device business. It’s a bold claim for a 23-year-old to make less than two years out of school, but his track record makes it […]
The reality of entrepreneurship is that you often cannot predict or control the outcome of your venture. The anxiety of the unknown can be overwhelming, but for one entrepreneur the unexpected support system that emerged through their journey helped them navigate the fear of the unknown. Bilal, founder and CEO of Cinemora, faced this moment […]
Pitch Competition Winners Include LOCVM Canada, Dealbodies, and Trycycle Toys IDEA Mississauga has wrapped its 2025 EmpowHER Tech Launchpad, marking a significant expansion of its flagship program supporting women led tech ventures. What began as a six week pilot last year has now evolved into a 12 week intensive designed to deepen founder support, sharpen investor […]
Ali Shahid and Hira Malik moved to Canada searching for a better life for their three kids, but that’s not what they found at first. Shahid, who was born in Pakistan and raised in Saudi Arabia, said he left a cushy job in corporate marketing in Saudia Arabia because of the challenges expats faced. When […]