The SDZ is an incubator of people and ideas at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), with a focus on applying the evidence-based approach to learning and doing
We know it's early for a Friday... but join us for Caffeinated Innovators and put a pep in your step for the rest of the weekend! ☕️ We discuss topics related to social entrepreneurship and help you work through your business ideas. Register here: bit.ly/CaffeinatedInnovators…
On a recent tour of the @SDZTorontoMet, we ran into a group of students in the Biomakerspace program who were working on a prototype to tackle challenges in food sustainability, security, and safety. Learn more about Biomakerspace: bit.ly/3fsJ1qI
This was our first lab workshop of the winter term and we're thrilled with how much of a success it was!
We're working with an awesome group of students from @trsmtorontomet, @fcstorontomet, and @TorontoMetSci 🤩
On a recent tour of the @SDZTorontoMet, we ran into a group of students in the Biomakerspace program who were working on a prototype to tackle challenges in food sustainability, security, and safety. Learn more about Biomakerspace: bit.ly/3fsJ1qI
Big news for SDZ alumni startup Liven Proteins! They are one of eight #foodtech startups to receive funding from the @CFIN_RCIA whose backing totals $2.5M across all of the projects.
🎉 Congrats on this big win, Fei and team!
[3 Days left] @ontariogenomics' funding opportunity through the BioCreate Program supported by #GoC@FedDevOntario!
BioCreate supports genomics & #EngBio companies in health, food/agriculture, & cleantech to bring new products & technologies to market.
🔗bit.ly/BioCreate
Founder of Science Everywhere, @AnthonyMxSE began his new role as co-host of @CBC's The Nature of Things! This is a grand reflection of Anthony's hard work and commitment to making science accessible to all. Check out the show when it airs in 2023! @SDZTorontoMet
📢Funding opportunity ➡️ @ontariogenomics’ BioCreate Program supported by #GoC investment through @FedDevOntario is now open!
🎯Program highlights:
▶️BioCreate Investment
▶️Intensive Business Mentorship
▶️Investor Showcase
Apply today: ontariogenomics.ca/funding-o…
Throughout his time at the SDZ, @AnthonyMxSE has taught us things, kept us entertained, and challenged our preconceived notions about the world. Now, he'll do this for all of Canada & beyond as the new co-host of the @CBC's The Nature of Things!
Congrats!
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Join us at the @SDZTorontoMet Fall Showcase on Nov 29th from 5:30-7:30pm! Come celebrate the best of the SDZ community, everything they've built, and the exciting activities they have planned for the Winter term! Register: bit.ly/3Tt4Jcs
For #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek, we’re sharing how the SDZ supports people exploring entrepreneurship, whether they already have a startup idea or want to get inspired.
Check out the video below to hear from participants about their experiences!
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We're thrilled to celebrate @TorontoMetSci’s 'Decade of Discovery'! The last 10 years have been filled with ground-breaking work and amazing people, and have built a strong foundation for an even better future.
Learn more here about #FOS10 here: bit.ly/3NeR72F
This is an amazing initiative and we're thrilled to be part of it!
We look forward to supporting #startups in this program as they continue to make #Ontario a powerhouse in #innovation and #biotechnology
Today, Hon. @FilomenaTassi announced a $5.6 million #GoC investment through @FedDevOntario for @OntarioGenomics to deliver the BioCreate program for genomics & EngBio SMEs in health, food/agri & cleantech to bring new products & technologies to market.
bit.ly/BioCreate
Ashnie Badal, Operations Coordinator at @SDZTorontoMet, says that the Science Discovery Zone "started as a way to help people think of the scientific method as it can be applied to daily learning and problem solving" 🧪
TMU is taking part in the Experience Ventures National Hackathon through SDZ, an entrepreneurial learning space open to people and startups from different backgrounds. In this blog article, discover more about how SDZ extends learning beyond the classroom. ecs.page.link/3PyGd
Are you looking to combine science and business to solve real-world problems, and get hands-on experience to enhance your expertise and distinguish yourself from your peers? If so, apply to the @SDZTorontoMet entrepreneurial Biomakerspace by September 28: bit.ly/3fsJ1qI
Good news! We've extended the deadline to September 12th so there's still time to apply 🎉
This (free) program is a great starting point for scientists who are interested in learning about entrepreneurship. Get your application in today!