Curious Neuron: Helping Parents Nurture their Emotional Regulation Through Science
Learn about Curious Neuron in our interview with founder Dr. Cindy HovingtonParental well-being is often an afterthought in our healthcare system, where the focus remains primarily on the child despite growing evidence that a caregiver’s mental and emotional health is linked to the child’s development. In this interview with founder Dr.
Meet the Prize Recipients of the 2025 edition of the McGill Dobson Cup
The McGill Dobson Bootcamp & Cup, powered by the National Bank of Canada, is a program designed for early-stage startups, with selected startups competing for over $200,000 in funding across 4 tracks: Technology-Driven, Health Sciences, Social Impact and Environmental.
Hult Prize: Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team Alaagi
Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team AlaagiOn March 28-29, 2025, the Dobson Centre hosted the Canadian Hult Prize, where the top 19 teams from across Canada pitched their cutting-edge innovations tackling the UN SDGs for a chance to win $1M USD!
Level up your startup this summer!
This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup. Introducing our new Validation Lab!This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.
Beyond the Petri Dish: TissueTinker’s Next-Generation Tumour Models
We have all been affected by cancer, whether personally or through loved ones.In this exclusive interview with co-founder Madison Santos, learn how TissueTinker is revolutionizing cancer treatment using bioprinted tumour tissue models.
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Redefining Luxury: ecova’s Commitment to Timeless Sustainability in Fashion
Sustainability is the future of fashion, and ecova is paving the way forward.Founded by Stéphanie Beaulieu, ecova brings sustainability and ethical production to the industry, with storytelling at the forefront. In this exclusive interview with its founder, Stéphanie Beaulieu, learn the story behind ecova and the key to its success.
AbleFly: Revolutionizing Air Travel for Mobility-Restricted Passengers
AbleFly is on a mission to make air travel more inclusive and accessible for mobility-restricted individuals.Co-founded by Sandra Gualtieri, the startup is developing the AbleFly Comfort Device—a customizable, ergonomic solution designed to enhance safety and comfort during flights.
Check out our interview with co-founder and CEO, Sandra Gualtieri.
Companies launched at McGill enrich Quebec’s research ecosystem
In 2023, McGill launched 28 research-based startup companies—all headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. McGill’s research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences.
CNBC looks to Dobson Centre for advice on annual disruptor list
Even in a year that venture capitalists’ go-to bank collapsed, and venture capital funding slowed to a trickle, the disruptive power of startups has never been clearer. The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was the eleventh iteration of the list, and the top spot should come as no surprise. The generative artificial intelligence company OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT, and no new technological application has created more buzz since the dawn of social media – or even the web itself.
McGill’s Dobson Centre ranks as World Top 5 University Business Incubator
UBI Global announced that McGill University’s Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship ranked as a World Top 5 University Business Incubator.
Weston Family Foundation funds new program at Dobson
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is launching a new hands-on program for entrepreneurs wanting to launch sustainability-driven businesses.
McGill Dobson Centre and MIF support innovation and entrepreneurship
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps startups launch their innovative ideas and, along with the Office of Innovation and Partnerships (I+P)'s McGill Innovation Fund (MIF), supports the McGill community in ideation, validation, acceleration and fundraising.
Montreal EdTech company Paper aims to address educational inequities
When a parent pays a tutor directly, they are helping their own child succeed. But not every parent can afford to do that, and Montreal-based EdTech company Paper has a vision to address this inequity. The academic support platform, a finalist in the 2014 Dobson Cup, sells its services directly to school boards, so that all students in a district are able to access them.
FemTherapeutics applies AI to an unmet need in women’s health
Vaginal prosthetics known as pessaries are a critical tool for the maintenance of pelvic health in women. They are used as a first-line treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, a common condition that occurs when the muscles of the pelvis weaken, causing organs to drop into the vagina. But these devices are badly in need of an upgrade. Their failure rate is high, and the designs have changed little in the last 70 years.
impact200 finalists pitch their start-ups on NYC networking tour
McGill’s impact200 asked students to develop innovative solutions to address society’s most pressing challenges.
