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Kare Chemical Technologies, a proud alumni company of IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program, has been selected as a recipient of Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF), receiving up to $500,000 to support the commercialization of its innovative pharmaceutical technologies. Based in Mississauga, Kare Chemical Technologies is developing a patented platform to produce non-psychoactive therapeutic alternatives to […]

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 […]

The 12-week hybrid program supports women-led tech startups with mentorship, training and investor readiness to drive innovation. Earlier this month, IDEA Mississauga hosted a showcase celebrating the conclusion of EmpowHER Tech Launchpad, a 12-week program designed to help women-led tech companies grow their businesses and expand their market reach. The program is in partnership with York University’s YSpace. This […]