Digital Media & Gaming Incubator
News & Events
SEPTEMBER 2019
JumpStarter 2020: Semi Pitch
JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in Hong Kong.
Those shortlisted for the Grand Finale in Hong Kong will be competing for the chance to win shared investment of up to US$5 million, a share of US$100k cash prize, and so much more.
More information can be found at: https://www.jumpstarter.hk/en/location/toronto-regional
This event is organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund. The deadline for startups to apply is September 18th, 2019. Applications can be completed online.
Global Goals Jam
The Toronto Global Goals Jam is a two-day event to engage designers, developers and strategists to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals by creating short-term interventions with long-term impact. Takes place from September 20-22 at the School of Design.
Hosted by The Institute without Boundaries at George Brown College in partnership with Claro Ventures
Elevate
Elevate: Canada’s Tech Festival
Hosted in the heart of Toronto from September 20-26, 2019, the festival features world-class speakers, interactive experiences & highly anticipated socials.
Global Entrepreneurship Week
We’ll be celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 18-24! Stay tuned for upcoming announcement on events and speakers at George Brown College.
JULY 2019
A New Home for the Incubator
We’ve moved! The Digital Media and Gaming Incubator is relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility. Located within the Daniels Waterfront—City of the Arts complex at Queens Quay East and Jarvis Street, it joins the School of Design’s new home.
Osgoode Venture Capital Clinic 2019
The Osgoode Venture Capital Clinic (OVC) is a Clinical Project designed by Osgoode Hall Law School and Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, Canada’s leading stand-alone corporate finance law firm, to provide free legal services to early stage entrepreneurial ventures. Working with Osgoode Hall Law Students and lawyers from Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, entrepreneurs are able to receive legal advice and services. Deadline for 2019 applications: July 26, 2019.
IT’S A START Pitch Competition Winners
Congrats to Stan A.I. the world’s first property management assistant for condominiums powered by artificial intelligence, has won the Digifest IT’S A START Pitch Competition 2019. Stan A.I. works with all management software eliminating the need to learn or switch software, no clunky portals to update.
Ten startups were selected to pitch their ideas in front of a live audience and judges at Digifest 2019.
Other winners of the 2019 IT’S A START Pitch Competition include:
First Place: STAN A.I.
Second Place: LinkMentalHealth
Third Place: Shuttershare
People’s Choice: Retreat
Honourable Mention: Mero