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[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: We’re Canada’s #1 destination for research-based startups. @uoft founders have launched 1,500+ ventures, raised $14B+, and created 20K+ jobs. Ready to ignite, build, and disrupt? Do it here. 📍 ➡️https://t.co/okje4z6Ysi

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Join #UofTAcceleratorFest on Sept. 17 for the Desjardins Speaker Series. Hear founders Aleisha Cerny (Serenity Power) and Michael Helander (OTI Lumionics) share lessons on startup launch and growth in a fireside chat moderated by Natalie Geffen. Register:
https://t.co/TOHL5jWZ3a

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Start the school year with #UofTAcceleratorFest🚀 Meet 13 campus accelerators, hear from startup founders, and connect with innovators. Sept 17 at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus. #UofTstartup

Register: https://t.co/TOHL5jWZ3a

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

More than 1,400 startups are now connected to U of T's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

“The engagement is across the board and not unique to a specific industry,” says Jon French, the Director of U of T Entrepreneurship.

Read more: https://t.co/ZPHFxPcIqB

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Nearly 6 million Canadians lack access to a primary care provider.

U of T startup TalktoMedi is helping clinics reduce admin workload, with 40,000+ calls processed and 93% resolved without staff involvement.

Read more: https://t.co/E8kcHGN9dJ

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Tooth decay is the most common non-communicable disease in the world.

U of T alumna Vishar Yaghoubian is trying to fix that with Toothpod – a peppermint dental chew that works with your saliva to protect enamel and cut harmful bacteria.

Read more: https://t.co/x5s5GBAGA5

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

U of T, McMaster, Venture Ontario and Genesys Capital have launched the Genesys University Seed Fund, a new early-stage life sciences venture fund aimed at helping more Ontario startups stay and grow in Canada.

Read more: https://t.co/5raD9rirHe

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Applications for Pride Pitch 2026 are now open!

Hosted by @IcubeUTM, Pride Pitch is an opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ founders the chance to pitch their ventures and compete for a share of $10K in prizes. Apply by Aug. 13: https://t.co/J9pLiTmMRP

[U of T Alumni @uoftalumni]

#UofT alum Sushant Singh is advancing new approaches to wound healing through bioprinting. His startup, VRiT, recently earned the top prize at the 2026 Desjardins Startup Prize competition through @UofTStartup. Read more 👇 https://t.co/FJQ5a3Kyil

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

More than 20 members of the U of T community are featured in BetaKit’s Most Ambitious 2026 issue — highlighting innovators shaping the future.

See this year's honourees: https://t.co/y4iYPEz25k

[University of Toronto @UofT]

Canada can play a leading role in the next wave of AI innovation: Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun #UofT 🍁 https://t.co/NuMfL7KX8G

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Yesterday wrapped up U of T's Signature event —Desjardin Speaker Series with Reynold Xin, Mike Murchison, and Amanda Lang on AI, data, and Canada's moment to lead.
Thanks to @DesjardinsGroup , @TOtechweek, and everyone who joined us!

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

U of T’s #TorontoTechWeek is tomorrow!
Join How to Build a $100B Company with Reynold Xin (@databricks), Mike Murchison (@ada_cx), and Amanda Lang.
Don't miss the U of T x Toronto Tech Week Lawn Party from 2-5 p.m. & connect with Toronto's tech community:
https://t.co/sXJC5jiMNb

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

U of T’s #TorontoTechWeek event is on May 26! Headlining speaker Reynold Xin, @Databricks co-founder is joined by @ada_cx CEO Mike Murchison in conversation with Amanda Lang. Don’t miss this talk on data, AI, & what Canada needs to do to seize the moment: https://t.co/sncd6Ca07l

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Join us 4-6 pm June 10 for our Almost* Summer Social, an afternoon of networking with founders, startups, accelerators, and U of T staff, plus light snacks, refreshing drinks, and great summer energy:
https://t.co/YVy5ssmFNC

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Only a few weeks away! Join our #UofT x #TorontoTechWeek event on May 26 with Reynold Xin, co-founder of Databricks, on his journey building a $100B+ company, followed by a lawn party on front campus. Save your spot & explore more Toronto Tech Week events: https://t.co/sXJC5jiMNb

[University of Toronto @UofT]

AI startup founded by #UofT alumni to revive failed drug candidates 🧫 https://t.co/4meBVbfcp1

[University of Toronto @UofT]

#UofT, government & industry partners celebrate opening of BioLabs 🔬 https://t.co/7aQeIshIgp

[Toronto Tech Week @TOtechweek]

Back with another TTW Picks of the Week 👇

Every Thursday, we’re spotlighting the events worth showing up for.

This week: company-building, AI, venture financing, and community moments across Toronto.

🚀 @ada_cx x @buildcanada: What it will take to Build in Canada https://t.co/xK7BggyGCm
🚀 @UofTStartup: Desjardins Speaker Series: How to Build a $100B Company, Brick by Brick https://t.co/beZlaidrSi
🚀 @BusinessTO: NetworkTO @ Toronto Tech Week https://t.co/ogfKUxrtR4
🚀 @thebea_co: Co-Founder Connect https://t.co/aM8aoLFykR
🚀 @goclio: Clio Behind the Build: Ruby X AI Live Demos https://t.co/b8PEkGyauf
🚀 @GSPropTech: Greensoil's 2026 Summit- Why the Physical World Wins the AI Era https://t.co/DUEuOvTU2Z
🚀 @superwhisper: Superwhisper Social https://t.co/3LdgVOX1Dc
🚀 @StartupGrindTOR: Venture Financing & Term Sheet Masterclass https://t.co/fW3N87GXsf

Find your people and show up. Full calendar at https://t.co/j4owx2Sale

[University of Toronto Entrepreneurship @UofTStartup]

Don’t miss the #UofT x #TorontoTechWeek lawn party on May 26!
Equal parts science fair and carnival, this event brings together innovators & companies driving Toronto’s tech ecosystem with light snacks from our very own U of T‑affiliated companies.
https://t.co/2eYfeirWQF

[Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) @OCInnovation]

OCI’s Inaugural Educator Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award doesn’t just recognize educators, it supports students too.

Each winner also gets to “pay forward” an additional $10,000 to support campus entrepreneurship initiatives or student entrepreneurs.

Sponsored by @alectranews and established by OCI’s Board of Directors.

👉 Nominate before April 10th: https://t.co/LkkYt66y2k