Innovation Boost Zone

Looking for a fun way to dive into ?🏐🚀 IBZ is excited to co-host a recreational volleyball game this May, and we’d love to see you there!

On Tuesday, May 26, at 3:30 PM, we’re teaming up with and to bring the community together for some low-pressure, high-energy games. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played since high school gym class, as long as you can serve and pass, you’re ready to go!

It’s all about meeting new people, staying active, and celebrating the incredible tech scene here in Toronto. Tap the link in our bio to register!

Huge congrats to IBZ-grown startup Inc. for placing in the Top 8 in Canada at the Hult Prize National Competition earlier this month! 🇨🇦

Represented by co-founders Tenzin Dhonyoe and Justin Allen, the team stood out among 28 national competitors in Montreal for their work tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With 1 in 3 North American adults at risk of prediabetes, GlucoSolutions is on a mission to developed a non-invasive wearable that monitors blood sugar estimates, giving users deep insights into their metabolic health without the pain of traditional needles.

We’re proud to see GlucoSolutions grow within IBZ and beyond, and can’t wait to see how they continue to scale and transform the future of preventative healthcare! 🚀

Tomorrow, April 1 at 6 PM, join us at the DFZ Sandbox for the advanced panel discussion featuring three founders who are moving the needle on global sustainability through radically different lenses! 🌎

For the graduate student, this session offers a rare look at the operational, financial, and ethical hurdles of building a venture that solves for both the planet and its people.

Joining us will be Diana Virgovicova, Founder & CEO at Xatoms, Kareem Abdur-Rashid Founder & COO from Kare Chemical Technologies, and Juan Olarte Founder & CEO of Digita11y Accessible.

Sign-up and learn more using the link in bio 👆

Curious about ethical AI adoption? 🤔

Join on Thursday, March 12 for a virtual masterclass on ethical AI adoption and governance in non-profits.

The masterclass will help learners understand key AI concepts, delve into the critical dos and don’ts concerning AI privacy, laws, and ethics, to gain a deeper understanding of technology governance concepts. ✨

Featured will be case studies and guest speakers from previous RAISE participants, to share how they have adopted and govern AI usage within their organizations.

Sign-up using the link in bio 🔗