Innovation Boost Zone

A quick recap of Founder's Flight! 🛩💫 From inspiring keynotes to innovative ideas, this event was nothing short of extraordinary. A huge thank you to Ashu Syal, Deep Shah, Grace Lee, and Desmond Choi who shared their stories, and to everyone who joined us! 🌟

I'm thrilled to share that I have won the Norman Esch Awards Stage 1 Award! 🎉 🌟 This honor, issued by the Centre of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Toronto Metropolitan University, offers Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Sciences students the funding and opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in the entrepreneurial landscape. 🚀 For me, it’s more than just an award— it’s not just a recognition but a gateway to further sharpen my entrepreneurial skills and dive deeper into the vibrant world of startups. This award and support encourages me to further advance my project, Gastrodyne, supported by Innovation Boost Zone, Biomedical Zone, and St. Michael's Hospital. 💡 This milestone could not have been achieved without the brilliant minds surrounding me. A huge shout-out to my advisor, Ashu Syal, the dedicated BMZ team, and my friend, Amin Mostafavi, for their relentless support and guidance. Together, we're not just developing technology; we're crafting the future of healthcare. Thank you to everyone who's part of this journey! #NormanEschAward #MedicalDevices #TorontoMetropolitanUniversity

Some recent shots from our Customer Insight Navigator Workshop! 🧭 🌟 Missed this workshop? Not to worry. Get notified on future workshops just like this one through our website and become a part of an ever-growing community with lots more to offer. 🤝 🔗 Link in bio or visit us at innovationboostzone.com 💻

The fourth annual Brampton Venture Expo is Brampton’s premier #tech and #entrepreneurship event bringing together startup #founders, executives, #investors, and industry leaders across Brampton’s biggest industries, including healthcare, to reimagine the future of #innovation and #startups in shaping our city. 🚀 #bramptonmade

Want a paid work opportunity that you can balance with school and build your resume? IBZ’s Apprentice Program is back for its Fall 2024 cohort! The Apprentice Program connects Toronto Metropolitan University students with an IBZ startup to create work-integrated learning experiences. In this program, students can become an Apprentice at an IBZ startup for 4 months. Work with the rising tech startups across Canada while building your portfolio and growing your skills. All participating Apprentices will receive a $825 stipend at the end of the program. Visit to apply and learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3nWm477

📣Introducing Lab2Market Summit 2024 - our biggest event of the year, bringing together founders, industry professionals, academic researchers, funders and thought leaders converging to exchange insights and tackle national and global challenges! We’re excited to announce an expanded 2-day Summit following the outstanding success of last year's Expo. This is a prime opportunity for you to experience Canada’s most promising scientific talent, explore potential partnerships, and address technical challenges in collaboration with leading academic institutions and innovative startups. What to expect over 2 days: ▫️Keynote presentations ▫️Pitch competitions ▫️Mainstage panels ▫️Breakout sessions ▫️Exhibitor booths Discover how you can connect with industry giants and delve into collaborative projects in Canada's vibrant knowledge economy! 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 🔗Register for the waitlist now: lab2market.ca/l2m-summit Follow Lab2Market and stay tuned for more info. #L2MSummit The University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University University of Victoria University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) University of Alberta University of Calgary The University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba University of Saskatchewan The University of Winnipeg University of Regina Brandon University Toronto Metropolitan University McMaster University University of Toronto Queen's University York University Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne Brock University University of Waterloo Concordia University Université Laval Institut national de la recherche scientifique Université de Montréal Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Université de Sherbrooke Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Polytechnique Montréal Dalhousie University Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador University of New Brunswick University of Prince Edward Island Saint Mary's University

Quick recap from our IBZ Night in May! 🌟 It was a treat to both host and celebrate our IBZ community and highlight the milestones and accomplishments made this year. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening unforgettable. Here’s to many more successes and celebrations ahead! 🚀

⏳Automate Anything registration deadline soon! This bootcamp is designed for absolute beginners to learn the basics of Arduino. Over the course of three days, you will learn how to use Arduinos, culminating in the construction of a plant’s moisture monitor (you can take the plant home!). Bootcamp dates: ⚡️June 10-12 ⚡️June 24-26 Register before Sunday, June 9th! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gMiPs7Pc Have questions? Please contact us at ibz@torontomu.ca

Did you miss our last hardware automation bootcamp? Good news — we're bringing it back this summer, specifically designed for beginners! This is your opportunity to master the fundamentals of Arduino. Whether you're interested in robotics, lighting, gaming, or gardening, this bootcamp will guide you through the very tool that does it all. In this bootcamp, you’ll learn how to build a moisture monitor and get to take home your very own plant! Join our comprehensive series that will teach you the basics, step by step. ⚡ Limited spots available, register by Sunday, June 9!⚡ https://lnkd.in/gMiPs7Pc This series is designed for beginners only. If you are already familiar with tools like Arduino, we recommend you follow us on our socials to get notifications on an upcoming summer challenge for advanced users. Have questions? Please contact us at ibz@torontomu.ca