Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA) is a non-profit technology accelerator with a mandate to increase the participation of Black-led technology startups in Canada. In November 2021, BBVA launched the first Black-focused accelerator program in Western Canada. In order to implement its programs and connect with Black communities across the Prairies Region, BBVA plans to establish […]

Engineering organisations like Thales rely on large quantities of technical knowledge. When resolving a technical problem, for example, users have to follow a multi-step procedure in which the steps are described with various levels of detail, may not be up to date, or may not target the exact problem they are facing. In this context, […]

Supporting the organization in preparing an analysis of the feasibility of a commercial greenhouse project. The expected benefit is that the project could lead to the establishment of a social enterprise that will contribute to a food security and food sovereignty for an indigenous community.

Bounce has a number of incubating companies in our portfolio who are interested in developing relationships with stakeholders in the UK and ultimately developing and executing a go-to-market strategy for market entry. Bounce Partner Companies are Canadian companies operating in the medtech and digital health sector and as such, a potential relationship with the UK […]

This project will focus on the creation of prototype digital ALC discharge solution, with an initial scope focused on optimizing discharges to home care. This focused scope will help demonstrate the workflows, technology integrations and efficiencies and allow our team to gather evidence of impact and further the capacity of our partners to user modern […]

WooYourBoo is a startup based in Brampton, On. We launched in June 2020. We are a business that focuses on helping couples strengthen their relationship. Currently, we’ve built and launched an app that allows couples to discover their Love Language. After the app learns this information it suggests date ideas and things couples can do […]

Virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) systems have burgeoned over the last couple of years with applications in healthcare, gaming, telepresence, and skills training, to name a few. Within the skills training sector, for example, police/law enforcement training is an important application domain which has seen increased adoption worldwide. In Canada, Public Safety and the Royal […]

This role is a critical and multi-faceted position. The intern will be an active contributor to the venture-building and studio asset allocation process. At the heart of FutureSight is a four-phase venture lifecycle – which systematically moves opportunities through ideation, validation, formation, and growth stages. New ideas are rigorously screened, market-tested, and validated before a […]

University of Ottawa students have partnered with the Brookstreet Hotel and Marshes Golf Club to explore the business challenge of improving the golfer experience through the autonomous delivery of food and beverages via drone anywhere on the Marshes Golf Course property. We hope to provide innovation to the industry and enhance the golfer experience through […]

This role is a critical and multi-faceted position. The intern will be an active contributor to the venture-building and studio asset allocation process. At the heart of FutureSight is a four-phase venture lifecycle – which systematically moves opportunities through ideation, validation, formation, and growth stages. New ideas are rigorously screened, market-tested, and validated before a […]

Online business incubation is a rapidly growing field. For many First Nations entrepreneurs who live in remote locations away from large cities, these online incubators allow access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. While online incubators are becoming more prevalent, the majority of business incubators still operate through face-to-face methods. As such, there is […]

Mentorship programs are integral to the success of startup businesses. However, there are currently no mentorship programs designed specifically for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. This internship aims to create a guide for a successful Aboriginal mentorship program that emphasizes a productive relationship between mentor and mentee. To this end, the project will examine: successful non-Aboriginal youth mentorship […]