International Startup Tour 2021 New York City Retail Startup Tour 2020
McGill Startup Tour 2019 McGill Demo Days: 2016-2018
International Pre-seed Funding Roadshow 2022-2023
Event Overview
Congratulations to the fifteen Dobson Startups showcased in the New York City leg of the Dobson International Pre-Seed Funding Roadshow in partnership with Investissement Québec: Acrylic Robotics, AIM Colours, Interius Farms, Keen to Help, mia, Mixonset, Momentum Health, Movemate, Nura Medical, Nurau, Off the Grid, Ozone Technologies, Peko Produce, Precare, TRAQC.
Our founders exhibited at TechDay HQ Expo, discussed cross-border issues with the team at Barclay Damon LLP, networked with members of the Canadian Association of New York, pitched to our community of investors in New York at a special Dobson event at the Consulate General of Canada in New York and attended TechDay Founders summit.
Testimonials
"The tour provided an excellent platform for our startup, and created a forum where we were able to generate meaningful connections with valuable contacts."
-Tristan Zeman, cofounder of Interius Farms
"I’m honestly impressed by the planning and execution on behalf of the Dobson team. I truly enjoyed every second of the Roadshow and appreciated all the activities that were planned.
We got interviewed by 2 media outlets and were able to see the reaction from women as I pitched at TechDay, allowing us to get exposure and continue validating our market. On a personal level, I realized how important it is to me to have a community. Being with the Dobson team and fellow entrepreneurs truly had a positive impact on what I felt was a truly solitary journey. I’m fully recharged and motivated to keep going in my journey! I felt included in every activity and have developed a strong sense of community with this cohort of entrepreneurs."
-Allie Huerta, cofounder of AIM Colors
"Great opportunities to see new markets."
-Raphael Gotleib, cofounder of PreCare
"Thank you all for the opportunity to attend the Tour in New York, it's not all Universities that offer such a great program for aspiring entrepreneurs."
-Mateo Jeanneau, cofounder of Keen To Help
"Putting these trips together and wanting to help us succeed by facilitating introductions to investors, vendors, partners, media, etc."
-Lucas Francioli, cofounder of MoveMate
Sustainability Day in New York City
Launching Innovative Startups to Address Major Global Challenges
On May 25th, the Dobson Centre, in partnership with impact200, showcased 13 sustainability-focused McGill startups at our Dobson Sustainability Day event in New York City. In a special event taking place at the Consulate General of Canada in New York, these change-makers pitched their innovative projects and met and greeted potential investors and business partners. As part of the programming in New York, the teams also attended meetings at the United Nations headquarters on May 26th to discuss the UN’s sustainability goals as well as pitch their projects.
Event Overview
Date: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
Time: 2-5 PM, followed by cocktail reception
Location: Consulate General of Canada in New York, 466 Lexington Av, 20th Floor, New York
Pitch Presentations
- Hydrolux
- Interius Farms
- Nurau
- Off the Grid
- Ozone Technologies
- Peko
- Vertité
Also introducing
- Algo
- Coolhealth
- Food Map
- MentaLingual
- Unearth
Meet the Startups
Hydrolux
Hydrolux is a green hydrogen production company distributing to warehouses looking to transition towards fuel cell powered forklifts that will save them money, increase productivity and have a smaller impact on the planet.
Interius Farms
Interius Farms offers clients price and business stability through locally grown produce. By growing in co-located, controlled environments, Interius can provide clients with the freshest produce while mitigating pricing and supply chain risks through long-term, price stabilized contracts.
Nurau
We are scientists, students, health professionals, influencers & advocates from Canada with one goal: to openly and honestly talk about mental health.
Off the Grid
Off The Grid offer a spinning bike that turns energy into electricity. The generated electricity is reinjected in real-time in the grid of the building reducing monthly electric bills for the gym, while a web application allows users to compete with others to reduce their ecological footprint, increasing motivation and training frequency.
Ozone Technologies
Ozone Technologies leverages advances in 3D printing and robotics to sustainably provide affordable bionic prosthetics to people living in low to middle-income economies.
Peko Produce
Peko Produce delivers imperfect or surplus fruits and vegetables to consumers at up to 40% off grocery prices. They are on a mission to fight food waste and promote access to affordable, healthy food.
Vertité
Our tech-enabled urban farms cultivate local, pesticide-free strawberries all year long to provide consumers with a healthier, higher quality, and more sustainable product.
Algo
Algo is a service for collecting harmful, excess algae from bodies of water and transforming the algae into value-added products like biofuel and fertilizer for sustainable consumption.
Coolhealth
Revolutionizing healthcare access in the developing world by supplying a sustainable, compact, and portable medical-grade cooling device to health organizations operating across the globe.
Food Map
An interactive digital platform to reduce food waste and achieve food security by connecting local food banks, small business donors, and community members.
MentaLingual
Are you looking for ways to better cope with stress and anxiety in this time of uncertainty? Learn how to improve your emotional intelligence with this team’s gamified, scientifically backed EdTech tool. The platform helps you gain actionable insights in self-awareness, empathy, self-regulation, social skills, and motivation using the latest research in behavioural science.
unEarth
unEarth is an interactive platform that educates youth through the lens of environmental systems thinking. Users explore ecosystems in a choose-your-own-adventure format while learning how local actions can have global impacts.
Participant Testimonials
“We had the privilege to speak at the United Nations and at the Consulate General of Canada in New York about how the Nurau technology pioneers sustainable well-being in workplaces worldwide”
-Justin Lessard-Wajcer, CEO, Founder, Nurau
“We are seeking financing and commercial partnerships. As we scale our technology and operation, we are also looking for mentors particularly in project management, construction, and retail… Since the event, we have been introduced to potential key investors with whom conversations are ongoing.”
-Tristan Zeman, President, Co-Founder, Interius Farms
“We got a glimpse of how huge this market could be for us. We got a really good lead with one of the panel members. We are confident this could result in our first sale in the USA.”
Charles Couture-Lebrun, CEO and co-founder, Off The Grid
“Being able to speak at the (NEW YORK!!!) Consulate General of Canada and the United Nations was a life-changing moment for us. It felt like one of the pinnacles of our start-up journey. It was incredibly rewarding, and we were immensely grateful to have been selected to present with a great cohort of entrepreneurial spirits.”
-Arielle Lok, Co-Founder, Peko Produce
International Startup Tour 2021
With the support of the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship launched in 2021 its first McGill International Startup Tour. Showcasing Dobson's most promising retail startups and more, the goal of the McGill International Startup Tour is to promote entrepreneurial innovation stemming from all faculties, while creating opportunities for our founders with regards to fund raising and new business partnerships on an international scale.
Program Overview
North America - East Coast
Boston ● Toronto ● Montreal ● Ottawa
Dates: March 17 and 18, 2021
North America - West Coast
Los Angeles ● San Francisco ● Seattle ● Vancouver
Dates: March 18 2021
Europe
Paris ● London ● Berlin ● Milan ● Marseilles ● Nice ● Heidelberg ● Cambridge
Dates: March 24 & 25, 2021
2021 Cohort
FitDrive
The FitDrive app helps fitness trainers save time, increase retention and grow their business by making it easy to program workouts, track progress and keep in touch with clients when training remotely.
Team
- Milena Fagandini, CPO, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Business Administration
- Carter Sprigings, CTO, McGill Faculty of Science
Website: www.myfitdrive.com
Contact: carter [at] myfitdrive.com
MoveMate
At MoveMate, we solve the pains of businesses and consumers through our administration of an on-demand transportation solution that makes moving, purchasing and delivering items hassle-free. By connecting our customers and our partner firms with a Mate that has the tools, the manpower, and the vehicle adapted to their needs, we take care of packing and transporting peoples’ possessions to their new residence, as well as transporting and delivering any large item purchased online or at retailers.
Team
- Lucas Francioli, CEO, Desautels Faculty of Management
- William Preudhomme, Head of Operations & Sales, Concordia Faculty of Arts & Science
- Jegannath Ramanathan, Head of Product & User Acquisition, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: movemate.ca
Contact: lucas [at] movemate.io
RailVision Analytics
RailVision Analytics specializes in artificial intelligence and software for the rail industry. Our projects are focused on reducing fuel consumption, preventing locomotive failure and improving the safety of rail operations.
Team
- Dev Jain, Founder & Lead Innovator, McGill Faculty of Engineering
Website: railvision.ca
Contact: contact [at] railvision.ca
TRAQC
TRAQC is an easily integrated solution for non-destructive and in-line quality control of printed electronics, reducing the production cost by up to 80% and the production time by up to 90%.
Team
- Benjamin Dringoli, CTO & Co-founder, McGill Faculty of Science
- Mariia Zhuldybina, CEO & Co-founder, ÉTS
- Joel Edouard Nkeck, Co-founder, ÉTS
Website: www.traqc.ca
Contact: info [at] traqc.ca
Turbodega
We give bodegas in Latin America a frictionless, AI-powered app that automates orders, optimizes inventory using AI and saves them time, increases revenue and allows them to compete with larger chains.
Team
- Julio Castañeda, Co-founder, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Daniel Franco, CEO & Co-founder, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: www.turbodega.com
Contact: julio [at] turbodega.com
Hydrolux
Hydrolux is a green hydrogen production company distributing to warehouses looking to transition towards fuel cell powered forklifts that will save them money, increase productivity and have a smaller impact on the planet.
Team
- Friedrich Dehem-Lemelin, CEO, ÉTS, Mechanical Engineering
- Julien Brunet, CTO, McGill Faculty of Engineering
- Nicolas Dion, CFO, Concordia John Molson School of Business
Website: hydrolux.ca
Contact: info [at] hydrolux.ca
CHK PLZ
CHK PLZ offers an all-in-one suite of web applications from QR-based Self-Pay Solutions to Best-in-Class Online Ordering with a focus on commission-free delivery via local delivery partners. Our mission is to enable restaurants and bars to control their brand, increase efficiency, and own their customer like they never have before.
Team
- Roberto Casoli, CEO, McGill Faculty of Engineering
- Eric Haniak, CPO, McGill Faculty of Engineering
- Olivier Eydt, CTO, McGill Faculty of Engineering
Website: hq.chkplzapp.com
Contact: roberto.casoli [at] chkplz.ca
Circulus AgTech
Precise Organic Liquid Fertilization
Circulus AgTech valorizes manure and compost to produce liquid organic fertilizer suitable for hydroponics while using high-tech ion monitoring to reach target nutrient levels and ensure optimal bacterial activity.
Team
- David Leroux, CEO, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Nicolas Martel-Bouchard, CFO, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Peter Tikasz, CFO, CTO, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Mohamed Debbagh, CTO, McGill Faculty of Engineering
Website: www.circulusagtech.com
Contact: dleroux [at] circulusagtech.com
Interius Farms
Interius Farms offers clients price and business stability through locally grown produce. By growing in co-located, controlled environments, Interius can provide clients with the freshest produce while mitigating pricing and supply chain risks through long-term, price stabilized contracts.
Team
- Tristan Zeman, President, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Jonathan Lawson, Vice President, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: www.interiusfarms.com
Contact: interiusfarms [at] gmail.com
Novagrow
Empowering people to grow nutrient-rich greens at home so they can reconnect with their own food and live healthier lives. Novagrow makes this possible by designing affordable and easy-to-use indoor gardens allowing the user to grow effortlessly more than 20 types of microgreens all year round.
Team
- Simon Dufour, Co-founder, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Mathieu Laviolette, Co-founder, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
- Alexandre Laliberté, Co-founder, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Website: novagrow.io
Contact: s.dufour.p [at] novagrow.io
Vertité
Our tech-enabled urban farms cultivate local, pesticide-free strawberries all year long to provide consumers with a healthier, higher quality, and more sustainable product.
Team
- Ophelia Sarakinis, CEO, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Pierre Chicoine, Head of Sales & Business Development
- Phillip Rosenbaum, CTO & Chief Scientific Officer, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Website: www.vertite.ca
Contact: info [at] vertite.ca
Off the Grid
Off The Grid offer a spinning bike that turns energy into electricity. The generated electricity is reinjected in real-time in the grid of the building reducing monthly electric bills for the gym, while a web application allows users to compete with others to reduce their ecological footprint, increasing motivation and training frequency.
Team
- Charles Couture-Lebrun, CEO, HEC Montréal
- Sébastien Brunelle-Jestin, CTO, Faculty of Continuing Studies, McGill University
Website: getoffthegrid.ca
Contact: info [at] getoffthegrid.ca
HEKA
Heka is an on demand personalized healthcare platform that helps people who are injured or are in pain get a consultation as soon as possible while optimizing operating efficiency for clinic owners.
Team
- Zhen Lun Chen, CEO, McGill Faculty of Medicine
- Peter Zhiding Chen, CTO, McGill Faculty of Science
Website: www.heka.ca
Contact: zhen [at] heka.ca
GynAware
GynAware’s mission is to improve the quality of life for women by reducing the number of unnecessary surgeries in Gynaecology. GynAware offers an integrated and cost-effective pre-surgical biopsy solution for uterine tumors, enabling gynaecologists to visualize, access, and sample tumors. GynAware aims to redefine the appropriate treatment in Gynaecology and empower women to make conscious decisions related to their health.
Team
- Ida Derish, Scientific Lead, McGill Faculty of Medicine
- Meera Kanagalingham, Medical Lead, McGill Faculty of Medicine
Website: www.gynaware.com
Contact: ida.derish [at] mail.mcgill.ca
MinutesFluidics
MinutesFluidics is developing a technology that will enable doctors and nurses to screen hospital patients for the MRSA superbug — a multibillion dollar challenge for North American hospitals. MinutesFluidics aims to disrupt the traditional testing market by developing a faster, easier to use, and more affordable diagnostic test.
Team
- Alexander Bevacqua, Co-Founder, McGill Faculty of Engineering
- Domenico Lopez, Co-Founder, McGill Faculty of Engineering
- Ali Najmaldin, Co-Founder, McGill Faculty of Engineering
Website: www.minutesfluidics.com
Contact: minutesfluidics [at] gmail.com
NURA Medical
NURA Medical aims to reduce human error and increase efficiency of care in pediatric emergency departments through the development of user-friendly, automated intravenous solutions.
Team
- Gabriel Lacombe, President, McGill Faculty of Medicine
- Georgia Powell, Clinical Lead, McGill Faculty of Medicine
- Sofia Addab, Research and Development Lead, McGill Faculty of Medicine
- Naghmeh Ansari, Concordia University, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Catherine Pepe, Concordia University, John Molson School of Business
- Nicolas Minvielle, Ecole de Technolgie Superieure (ETS), University of Quebec
With Prof. Ilana Bank, Advisor, McGill Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Director of Pediatric Simulation, Montreal Children’s Hospital
Contact: info.nuramedical [at] gmail.com
VitalTracer
VitalTracer is a startup that focuses on personalized medicine. We aim to create a platform for those who need to improve or manage health with a convenient and non-invasive solution. We use biomedical sensors through the wrist to continuously detect bio-signals and store them in a secure cloud base environment. By using AI and machine learning algorithms, a complete assessment of vital signs, such as blood pressure, will be provided which is easy to share with the doctor or caregiver as needed. Other vital signs measured include heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, body temperature, ECG, and PPG signals.
Team
- Azadeh Dastmalchi, CEO and Co-Founder, University of Ottawa, Biomedical engineering
- Zahra Zangeneh, COO and Co-Founder, Concordia University, Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Ali Ghorbani, CTO and Co-Founder, Babol University, Electrical Engineering
- Abouzar Dastmalchi, CFO and Co-Founder, John Hopkins University, Computer Science
Website: www.vitaltracer.com
Email: info [at] vitaltracer.com
Nurau
Born through the Covid-19 pandemic, Nurau is the ultimate membership-based virtual mental health and wellness service. We offer custom, creative and science-based solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through our online platform, we distribute tailored content, specialized experiences, professional support and executive training for employees and clients. Our goal is to facilitate the conversation on mental wellness in every company and provide the necessary tools to help. Our vision is to further each individuals goal of becoming their very best self and become the reference for healthy and effective business worldwide.
Team
- Justin Lessard-Wajcer, Founder and CEO, McGill University, Faculty of Medicine
- Saba Saremi, R.D. and COO, Université de Montréal, Faculty of Medicine
Website: www.nurau.com
Contact: info [at] nurau.com.
New York City Retail Startup Tour
In collaboration with the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship launched the first virtual Dobson New York City Retail Startup Tour. This online start-up tour aimed to introduce and connect a select group of Dobson entrepreneurs to a dynamic startup ecosystem composed of Finance Executives, Retail Giants and Tech Executives from across the globe.
The programming included personalized coaching and mentoring for the selected teams as well as the opportunity to attend flagship tech and retail industry events based in New York City - moved to online events. This granted them invaluable exposure to meet with key players and pitch their innovative business solutions to potential clients and investors, with the hope of encouraging international investment, partnership opportunities and strong business growth.
Program Overview
September 2020: One-on-one coaching and mentoring
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship will work with selected participants to help prepare and further refine pitch and business plans for upcoming events.
October 20-22, 2020: ShopTalk Retail Week
Teams will engage in one-on-one meetings with potential clients, partners and investors at North America’s largest retail event.
October 27-28, 2020: Virtual Dobson Day
A private virtual event, co-hosted by the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation. Teams will pitch to and network with an audience of invited VC investors, government dignitaries and industry experts from the New York City area.
November 17-19, 2020: Exhibit booth at TechDay Online
Teams will host exhibit booths and engage in discussions with participating conferees from investors, to partners and potential customers.
Have questions about the program?
We welcome potential investors and partners who would like to meet with our startups prior to the NYC events. Contact Kika Armata for more information: kika.armata [at] mcgill.ca.
In collaboration with
Participating Startups
Chatter
Customer Feedback for the Modern Retailer: Chatter uses AI-driven, conversational surveys to increase online and in-store conversion by 1.4%. Our conversation engine interprets responses in real-time to deliver actionable insights when they matter.
Team
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Simon Foster, Founder & CEO, Queen’s University and London School of Economics
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Wesley Nelson, CTO, University of Waterloo
- Allen Turner, Head of Insights, Ryerson College
Website: www.chatterresearch.com
Contact: simon [at] chatterresearch.com
FitDrive
The FitDrive app helps fitness trainers save time, increase retention and grow their business by making it easy to program workouts, track progress and keep in touch with clients when training remotely.
Team
- Edgar Brown, CEO, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Milena Fagandini, CPO, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Business Administration Carter Sprigings, CTO, McGill Faculty of Science
Website: www.myfitdrive.com
Contact: edgar [at] myfitdrive.com
Geek It
Geek-it! is the marketplace for the geek culture. At Geek-it!, users can buy and recommend geek products such as anime food T-shirts, Star Wars masks and Avengers toys. We also provide tools for geek retailers to facilitate inventory management on Geek-it! Marketplace.
Team
- Shao Hang He, President & CEO, McGill Faculty of Science
- Tom Sun, COO & CMO, Université de Montréal
Website: geekitcon.com
Contact: shaohang.he [at] geekitcon.com
Hydrolux
Hydrolux is a green hydrogen production company distributing to warehouses looking to transition towards fuel cell powered forklifts that will save them money, increase productivity and have a smaller impact on the planet.
Team
- Friedrich Dehem-Lemelin, CEO, ÉTS, Mechanical Engineering
- Julien Brunet, CTO, McGill Faculty of Engineering
- Nicolas Dion, CFO, Concordia John Molson School of Business
Website: hydrolux.ca
Contact: info [at] hydrolux.ca
Interius Farms
Interius Farms offers clients price and business stability through locally grown produce. By growing in co-located, controlled environments, Interius can provide clients with the freshest produce while mitigating pricing and supply chain risks through long-term, price stabilized contracts.
Team
- Tristan Zeman, President, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Jonathan Lawson, Vice President, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: www.interiusfarms.com
Contact: interiusfarms [at] gmail.com
MoveMate
At MoveMate, we solve the pains of businesses and consumers through our administration of an on-demand transportation solution that makes moving, purchasing and delivering items hassle-free. By connecting our customers and our partner firms with a Mate that has the tools, the manpower, and the vehicle adapted to their needs, we take care of packing and transporting peoples’ possessions to their new residence, as well as transporting and delivering any large item purchased online or at retailers.
Team
- Lucas Francioli, CEO, Desautels Faculty of Management
- William Preudhomme, Head of Operations & Sales, Concordia Faculty of Arts & Science
- Jegannath Ramanathan, Head of Product & User Acquisition, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: movemate.ca
Contact: lucas [at] movemate.io
Novagrow
Empowering people to grow nutrient-rich greens at home so they can reconnect with their own food and live healthier lives. Novagrow makes this possible by designing affordable and easy-to-use indoor gardens allowing the user to grow effortlessly more than 20 types of microgreens all year round.
Team
- Simon Dufour, Co-founder, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Mathieu Laviolette, Co-founder, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
- Alexandre Laliberté, Co-founder, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Website: novagrow.io
Contact: s.dufour.p [at] novagrow.io
Off The Grid
Off The Grid offer a spinning bike that turns energy into electricity. The generated electricity is reinjected in real-time in the grid of the building reducing monthly electric bills for the gym, while a web application allows users to compete with others to reduce their ecological footprint, increasing motivation and training frequency.
Team
- Charles Couture-Lebrun, CEO, HEC Montréal
- Sébastien Brunelle-Jestin, CTO, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: getoffthegrid.ca
Contact: info [at] getoffthegrid.ca
RailVision Analytics
RailVision Analytics specializes in artificial intelligence and software for the rail industry. Our projects are focused on reducing fuel consumption, preventing locomotive failure and improving the safety of rail operations.
Team
- Dev Jain, Founder & Lead Innovator, McGill Faculty of Engineering
Website: railvision.ca
Contact: contact [at] railvision.ca
SEED AI
We solve problems and generate value from data. We offer services across the whole data value chain and we build and maintain custom AI solutions and products. We have also built a unique and proven methodology to help organizations in their transformation towards AI.
Team
- Johan Saba, Co-founder & Managing Director, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Jean-Baptiste Débordès, Co-founder, Universite de Montreal Faculty of Sciences, HEC
Website: www.seedai.ca
Contact: info [at] seedai.ca
Shuttle Control
ShuttleControl is a Software-as-a-Service designed to revolutionize the way courtesy shuttle services are offered around the world. We offer an all-in-one solution to increase customer satisfaction and make shuttle operations easy.
Team
- Edward W. Maxedon, President, Concordia University
- Cedrick Ward, Customer Success, Concordia University
- Jean-Marc Turk, Business Development Manager, McGill Faculty of Arts
- Hamza Baig, Account Executive, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Matthew Houston, Account Executive, McGill Faculty of Arts
Website: shuttlecontrol.com
Contact: jeanmarc [at] shuttlecontrol.com
TRAQC
TRAQC is an easily integrated solution for non-destructive and in-line quality control of printed electronics, reducing the production cost by up to 80% and the production time by up to 90%.
Team
- Benjamin Dringoli, CTO & Co-founder, McGill Faculty of Science
- Mariia Zhuldybina, CEO & Co-founder, ÉTS
- Joel Edouard Nkeck, Co-founder, ÉTS
Website: www.traqc.ca
Contact: info [at] traqc.ca
Turbodega
We give bodegas in Latin America a frictionless, AI-powered app that automates orders, optimizes inventory using AI and saves them time, increases revenue and allows them to compete with larger chains.
Team
- Julio Castañeda, Co-founder, Desautels Faculty of Management
- Daniel Franco, CEO & Co-founder, Desautels Faculty of Management
Website: www.turbodega.com
Contact: julio [at] turbodega.com
Vertité
Our tech-enabled urban farms cultivate local, pesticide-free strawberries all year long to provide consumers with a healthier, higher quality, and more sustainable product.
Team
- Ophelia Sarakinis, CEO, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Pierre Chicoine, Head of Sales & Business Development
- Phillip Rosenbaum, CTO & Chief Scientific Officer, McGill Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Website: www.vertite.ca
Contact: info [at] vertite.ca
McGill Startup Tour
The McGill Startup Tour (formerly Demo Days) is about developing the McGill entrepreneurship ecosystem, showcasing the success of our start-ups, and promoting our highly beneficial program. It's an opportunity for the most promising McGill startups from the McGill Dobson Cup and the McGill X-1 Accelerator to pitch and engage with the global McGill alumni community of successful entrepreneurs, investors and VCs.
The goal is to highlight the best of entrepreneurship and innovation at McGill, while also connecting McGill startup founders with potential investors and mentors with the hopes of raising venture capital financing.
McGill Startup Tour: Montreal
Date: September 10, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Club Soda, 1225 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6
As the McGill X-1 Accelerator barrels towards a strong finish, Demo Days are top of mind. On September 10, you can come cheer on the home team, right here in Montreal.
Teams Presenting in Montreal
- ArkAngel AI: Digital prevention program for overweight people at high risk of develop type 2 diabetes to lose weight and prevent the disease before it’s too late.
- CHK PLZ: A mobile application that streamlines the billing process at restaurants and bars, allowing customer to view and pay their bills from their own smartphone.
- FemTherapeutics: Taking a personalized approach to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
- Geek-It! An e-commerce platform for geek culture.
- First Mark: Software for film sets to run digitally, safely, and with less cost and effort, so that production teams focus on what matters - making great films and television.
- LunchBox: Allows consumers to save time and money by ordering food in advance from restaurants around them. By using dynamic pricing, we offer the best price for every meal.
- PDT Food Depot: A food redistribution network to bridge the gap between surplus food and hunger.
- Turbodega: A collaborative software management tool that improves competitiveness of small grocery stores in Latin America -providing access to better prices, fair credits and advanced analytics.
- VitalTracer: A medical startup whose focus is on managing cardiovascular disease in the domain of personalized medicine. Our smartwatch continuously estimates vital signs such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Yuma: The control centre for your weekly food replenishment.
McGill Startup Tour: NYC
Date: September 17, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: ThirdBridge, 1411 Broadway, 31st floor, New York, NY 10018, USA
Our first stop on our McGill Startup Tour 2019 tour is New York City! Join our McGill X-1 startups, Dobson Cup winners, world-class entrepreneurs, and New York-based McGill Alumni to support for Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in NYC
- ArkAngel AI: Digital prevention program for overweight people at high risk of develop type 2 diabetes to lose weight and prevent the disease before it’s too late.
- CHK PLZ: A mobile application that streamlines the billing process at restaurants and bars, allowing customer to view and pay their bills from their own smartphone.
- FemTherapeutics: Taking a personalized approach to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
- Geek-It! An e-commerce platform for geek culture.
- First Mark: Software for film sets to run digitally, safely, and with less cost and effort, so that production teams focus on what matters - making great films and television.
- LunchBox: Allows consumers to save time and money by ordering food in advance from restaurants around them. By using dynamic pricing, we offer the best price for every meal.
- PDT Food Depot: A food redistribution network to bridge the gap between surplus food and hunger.
- Turbodega: A collaborative software management tool that improves competitiveness of small grocery stores in Latin America -providing access to better prices, fair credits and advanced analytics.
- VitalTracer: A medical startup whose focus is on managing cardiovascular disease in the domain of personalized medicine. Our smartwatch continuously estimates vital signs such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Yuma: The control centre for your weekly food replenishment.
McGill Startup Tour: Boston
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: The Canadian Consulate - 3 Copley Pl, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 USA
McGill Alumni and the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship present Boston Demo Day, showcasing McGill X-1 Accelerator startups and dynamic McGill entrepreneurs, while highlighting programs and support for entrepreneurship at the University. Join us, along with Boston-based McGill Alumni to celebrate McGill's leaps in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in Boston
- ArkAngel AI: Digital prevention program for overweight people at high risk of develop type 2 diabetes to lose weight and prevent the disease before it’s too late.
- CHK PLZ: A mobile application that streamlines the billing process at restaurants and bars, allowing customer to view and pay their bills from their own smartphone.
- FemTherapeutics: Taking a personalized approach to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
- Geek-It! An e-commerce platform for geek culture.
- First Mark: Software for film sets to run digitally, safely, and with less cost and effort, so that production teams focus on what matters - making great films and television.
- LunchBox: Allows consumers to save time and money by ordering food in advance from restaurants around them. By using dynamic pricing, we offer the best price for every meal.
- PDT Food Depot: A food redistribution network to bridge the gap between surplus food and hunger.
- Turbodega: A collaborative software management tool that improves competitiveness of small grocery stores in Latin America -providing access to better prices, fair credits and advanced analytics.
- VitalTracer: A medical startup whose focus is on managing cardiovascular disease in the domain of personalized medicine. Our smartwatch continuously estimates vital signs such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Yuma: The control centre for your weekly food replenishment.
McGill Startup Tour: Toronto
Date: October 2, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: FundThrough, 260 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2E4 Canada
Join Toronto alumni for an evening of pitches from innovative startups fostered by the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, McGill's hub of entrepreneurial activity, and McGill's X-1 Accelerator, an intensive 10-week summer program designed to accelerate startups towards investment readiness and launch.
Teams Presenting in Toronto
- ArkAngel AI: Digital prevention program for overweight people at high risk of develop type 2 diabetes to lose weight and prevent the disease before it’s too late.
- CHK PLZ: A mobile application that streamlines the billing process at restaurants and bars, allowing customer to view and pay their bills from their own smartphone.
- FemTherapeutics: Taking a personalized approach to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
- Geek-It! An e-commerce platform for geek culture.
- First Mark: Software for film sets to run digitally, safely, and with less cost and effort, so that production teams focus on what matters - making great films and television.
- LunchBox: Allows consumers to save time and money by ordering food in advance from restaurants around them. By using dynamic pricing, we offer the best price for every meal.
- PDT Food Depot: A food redistribution network to bridge the gap between surplus food and hunger.
- Turbodega: A collaborative software management tool that improves competitiveness of small grocery stores in Latin America -providing access to better prices, fair credits and advanced analytics.
- VitalTracer: A medical startup whose focus is on managing cardiovascular disease in the domain of personalized medicine. Our smartwatch continuously estimates vital signs such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Yuma: The control centre for your weekly food replenishment.
McGill Startup Tour: San Francisco
Date: October 15, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Sonder, 101 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
San Francisco is to entrepreneurs what Los Angeles is to actors. Join this year's McGill X-1 cohort, Dobson Cup winners, world-class entrepreneurs, and San Francisco-based McGill Alumni to support Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in San Francisco
- ArkAngel AI: Digital prevention program for overweight people at high risk of develop type 2 diabetes to lose weight and prevent the disease before it’s too late.
- CHK PLZ: A mobile application that streamlines the billing process at restaurants and bars, allowing customer to view and pay their bills from their own smartphone.
- FemTherapeutics: Taking a personalized approach to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
- Geek-It! An e-commerce platform for geek culture.
- First Mark: Software for film sets to run digitally, safely, and with less cost and effort, so that production teams focus on what matters - making great films and television.
- LunchBox: Allows consumers to save time and money by ordering food in advance from restaurants around them. By using dynamic pricing, we offer the best price for every meal.
- PDT Food Depot: A food redistribution network to bridge the gap between surplus food and hunger.
- Turbodega: A collaborative software management tool that improves competitiveness of small grocery stores in Latin America -providing access to better prices, fair credits and advanced analytics.
- VitalTracer: A medical startup whose focus is on managing cardiovascular disease in the domain of personalized medicine. Our smartwatch continuously estimates vital signs such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Yuma: The control centre for your weekly food replenishment.
McGill Startup Tour: L.A.
Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
McGill Startup Tour: London, UK
Tentative date: October 23, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Seedrs HQ - Churchill House, 142-146 Old St, London, ENGLAND
For the very first time, McGill Alumni and the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship present London Demo Day, showcasing McGill X-1 Accelerator startups and McGill entrepreneurs. Join us, along with London-based McGill Alumni to support McGill's world-class entrepreneurs.
McGill Demo Days 2018
McGill Montreal Demo Day
Date: September 13, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Club Soda, 1225 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6
As the McGill X-1 Accelerator barrels towards a strong finish, Demo Days are top of mind. On September 13, you can come cheer on the home team, right here in Montreal.
Teams Presenting in Montreal
Haven Hub
A social enterprise that reimagines primary healthcare to curb the overuse of emergency services by offering home care therapies. (Faculties represented: Desautels)
Keenoa
AI-powered app built as a platform to connect dieticians and patients. Patients can simply take a photo of their meal, and Keenoa will identify the nutrients. (Faculties represented: Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)
CURA Therapeutics
Developing innovative immunotherapies to cure pancreatic cancer and other solid malignancies with their patented technology and PhD expertise. (Faculties represented: Medicine, Engineering)
Nimbus Tutoring
Education platform that connects students with tutors for in-person, course-specific tutoring lessons at the university level. (Faculties represented: Science, Arts)
Canadian Students Nightline Association
National organization focused on implementing local support services for students at night and in-depth training sessions across Canada. It is currently looking at global expansion. (Faculties represented: Arts)
SIRP
Revolutionizing supply chain management as a unique collaborative Supply Chain Management platform automating informational and transactional flow throughout the external supply chain. (Faculties represented: Engineering)
SMS Jobs
Targets the blue collar industry’s hiring process with its unique platform connecting employers and employees to communicate job offers and make appropriate matches. (Faculties represented: Arts)
Krypto
Monitors & analyzes blockchain transaction to help financial institutions. (Faculties represented: Desautels, Arts, Science)
McGill San Francisco Demo Day
Date: September 20, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Sonder, 101 15th Street, San Francisco, California, 94103, U. S. A.
San Francisco is to entrepreneurs what Los Angeles is to actors. Join this year's McGill X-1 cohort, Dobson Cup winners, world-class entrepreneurs, and San Francisco-based McGill Alumni to support Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in San Francisco
CURA Therapeutics
Developing innovative immunotherapies to cure pancreatic cancer and other solid malignancies with their patented technology and PhD expertise. (Faculties represented: Medicine, Engineering)
Keenoa
AI-powered app built as a platform to connect dieticians and patients. Patients can simply take a photo of their meal, and Keenoa will identify the nutrients. (Faculties represented: Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)
SMS Jobs
Targets the blue collar industry’s hiring process with its unique platform connecting employers and employees to communicate job offers and make appropriate matches. (Faculties represented: Arts)
SIRP
Revolutionizing supply chain management as a unique collaborative Supply Chain Management platform automating informational and transactional flow throughout the external supply chain. (Faculties represented: Engineering)
ENTR
Entr automates the process of creating events for corporate event planners.
Orbityl
Orbityl is developing sensors, integrated into earbud headphones, that allow users to communicate with technology using just their thought.
McGill Boston Demo Day
Date: September 26, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: FUZE HQ, 2 Copley Place, Floor 7, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, U. S. A.
Join us, along with Boston-based McGill Alumni to celebrate McGill's leaps in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in Boston
CURA Therapeutics
Developing innovative immunotherapies to cure pancreatic cancer and other solid malignancies with their patented technology and PhD expertise. (Faculties represented: Medicine, Engineering)
Haven Hub
A social enterprise that reimagines primary healthcare to curb the overuse of emergency services by offering home care therapies. (Faculties represented: Desautels)
Nightline
National organization focused on implementing local support services for students at night and in-depth training sessions across Canada. It is currently looking at global expansion. (Faculties represented: Arts)
Nimbus Tutoring
Education platform that connects students with tutors for in-person, course-specific tutoring lessons at the university level. (Faculties represented: Science, Arts)
SMS Jobs
Targets the blue collar industry’s hiring process with its unique platform connecting employers and employees to communicate job offers and make appropriate matches. (Faculties represented: Arts)
SIRP
Revolutionizing supply chain management as a unique collaborative Supply Chain Management platform automating informational and transactional flow throughout the external supply chain. (Faculties represented: Engineering)
Aifred Health
Aifred Health is an award winning startup that uses artificial intelligence to help physicians make better treatment decisions in mental health.
McGill Toronto Demo Day
Date: October 3, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Arcadian Loft, 401 Bay Street, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y4
McGill Alumni and the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship present Toronto Demo Day, showcasing student startup companies and dynamic McGill entrepreneurs, while highlighting programs and support for entrepreneurship at the University.
Join Toronto alumni for an evening of pitches from innovative startups fostered by the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, McGill’s hub of entrepreneurial activity, and McGill’s X-1 Accelerator, an intensive 10-week summer program designed to accelerate startups towards investment readiness and launch.
Teams Presenting in Toronto
CURA Therapeutics
Developing innovative immunotherapies to cure pancreatic cancer and other solid malignancies with their patented technology and PhD expertise. (Faculties represented: Medicine, Engineering)
Keenoa
AI-powered app built as a platform to connect dieticians and patients. Patients can simply take a photo of their meal, and Keenoa will identify the nutrients. (Faculties represented: Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)
Nightline
National organization focused on implementing local support services for students at night and in-depth training sessions across Canada. It is currently looking at global expansion. (Faculties represented: Arts)
Nimbus Tutoring
Education platform that connects students with tutors for in-person, course-specific tutoring lessons at the university level. (Faculties represented: Science, Arts)
ReMIXed
reMIXed's handcrafted dark chocolate barks provides a healthier twist on traditional chocolate by incorporating dehydrated beans and repurposed fruit. It's the snack you've BEAN waiting for!
SMS Jobs
Targets the blue collar industry’s hiring process with its unique platform connecting employers and employees to communicate job offers and make appropriate matches. (Faculties represented: Arts)
SIRP
Revolutionizing supply chain management as a unique collaborative Supply Chain Management platform automating informational and transactional flow throughout the external supply chain. (Faculties represented: Engineering)
McGill New York City Demo Day
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: ThirdBridge HQ, 1411 Broadway, New York City, New York, 10018, U. S. A.
Our last stop on our Demo Days 2018 tour is New York City! Join our McGill X-1 startups, Dobson Cup winners, world-class entrepreneurs, and New York-based McGill Alumni to support for Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in New York City
CURA Therapeutics
Developing innovative immunotherapies to cure pancreatic cancer and other solid malignancies with their patented technology and PhD expertise. (Faculties represented: Medicine, Engineering)
Nightline
National organization focused on implementing local support services for students at night and in-depth training sessions across Canada. It is currently looking at global expansion. (Faculties represented: Arts)
Nimbus Tutoring
Education platform that connects students with tutors for in-person, course-specific tutoring lessons at the university level. (Faculties represented: Science, Arts)
SMS Jobs
Targets the blue collar industry’s hiring process with its unique platform connecting employers and employees to communicate job offers and make appropriate matches. (Faculties represented: Arts)
SIRP
Revolutionizing supply chain management as a unique collaborative Supply Chain Management platform automating informational and transactional flow throughout the external supply chain. (Faculties represented: Engineering)
ENTR
Entr automates the process of creating events for corporate event planners.
Saccade Analytics
Saccade Analytics uses eye tracking VR and AI to provide objective metrics that help inform diagnosis and treatment of concussions and neurological disorders.
McGill Demo Days 2017
- McGill Montreal Demo Day
- McGill Boston Demo Day
- McGill San Francisco Demo Day
- McGill Toronto Demo Day
- McGill New York City Demo Day
McGill Montreal Demo Day
Date: September 12, 2017
Time: 5PM-8PM
Location: Club Soda, Montreal, QC
As the McGill X-1 Accelerator barrels towards a strong finish, Demo Days are top of mind. On September 12, you can come cheer on the home team, right here in Montreal.
Teams Presenting in Montreal
McGill Boston Demo Day
Date: September 14, 2017
Time: 5:30PM-8PM
Location: McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 1775, 28 State St, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Our first away game is in Boston, known for its world-class research institutions. Join us, along with Boston-based McGill Alumni to celebrate McGill's leaps in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in Boston
McGill San Francisco Demo Day
Date: September 19, 2017
Time: 5:30PM-8PM PDT
Location: DocuSign, 221 Main St #1000, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
San Francisco is to entrepreneurs what Los Angeles is to actors. Join this year's McGill X-1 cohort, Dobson Cup winners, world-class entrepreneurs, and San Francisco-based McGill Alumni to support Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in San Francisco
McGill Toronto Demo Day
Date: October 3, 2017
Time: 5:30PM-8:30PM
Location: Shopify, 80 Spadina Ave #400, Toronto, ON M5V 2J4
Tickets: $15
McGill Alumni and the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship present Toronto Demo Day, showcasing student startup companies and dynamic McGill entrepreneurs, while highlighting programs and support for entrepreneurship at the University.
Join Toronto alumni for an evening of pitches from innovative startups fostered by the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, McGill’s hub of entrepreneurial activity, and McGill’s X-1 Accelerator, an intensive 10-week summer program designed to accelerate startups towards investment readiness and launch.
Teams Presenting in Toronto
McGill New York City Demo Day
Date: October 10, 2017
Time: 5:30PM-8PM
Location: Spring, Inc., 360 Park Avenue South, Floor 16, New York, NY 10010, United States
Our last stop on our Demo Days 2017 tour is New York City! Join our McGill X-1 startups, Dobson Cup winners, world-class entrepreneurs, and New York-based McGill Alumni to support for Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Teams Presenting in New York City
McGill Demo Days 2016
McGill Montreal Demo Day
Join the McGill community as our transformative startups, world-class entrepreneurs, and diverse McGill Alumni come together to celebrate McGill's leaps in innovation and entrepreneurship. The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting the biggest and most premier event in Montreal for McGill startups! Come support and hear startup pitches from the winners of the 2016 McGill Dobson Cup as well as startups in the McGill X-1 Accelerator program 2016 cohort this past summer.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Location: Club Soda - 1225 Saint-Laurent Boul, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6
McGill San Francisco Demo Day
This exclusive alumni-only event will feature our McGill start-ups through a combination of pitches and lightening talks while McGill Alumni will have the opportunity to meet and connect with one another to help build our McGill San Francisco ecosystem.
Date & Time: September 22, 2016 from 6:30 to 10:00 PM PDT
Location: Silicon Valley
McGill Boston Demo Day
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting the biggest and most premier event in Boston for McGill startups! Come support and hear startup pitches from McGill startup winners from the 2016 McGill Dobson Cup and the 2016 cohort of the McGill X-1 Accelerator Program. McGill Alumni will also have the opportunity to meet and connect with one another to help build our McGill Boston entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Date & Time: September 28, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM EDT
Location: McKinsey & Co., 280 Congress St #1100, Boston, MA 02210, United States
