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Join us for Innovate & Caffeinate: Meet the Press, where PR meets possibility (and yes, there's coffee ☕). We’re bringing together local media pros to share their insights on: 🔹Getting noticed by the press 🔹 Building meaningful media relationships 🔹 Why PR is more important than ever Whether you’re launching a startup, growing your brand, or ready to refresh your PR strategy—this event is for YOU. Learn. Connect. Amplify your story. Sign up today and take your brand’s story to the next level! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEqJ2x27

🌟 She Talks Tech | Meet the Panelists: Elaine Xiao 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Elaine to the She Talks Tech: Women’s Health Innovation Edition panel! Elaine is an activist, a Grade 12 student, and the founder of HiEddy.ai—a pioneering conversational agent that offers compassionate, accessible support for body image and eating disorder healing. Her advocacy took off with her bold 2023 TEDx Talk, "The Weight of Our Obsession With Weight." Notably, Elaine’s proactive initiation of HiEddy.ai became the inspiration for the creation of GambitCo’s Changemaker Program—which has empowered six leaders to build AI solutions. A recipient of the prestigious Diana Award and published researcher in the International Conference on Computing and Data Science, Elaine continues to make change with knowledge, innovation, and audacity. Join us April 17 as Elaine and other incredible innovators lead the charge toward a future where women’s health is seen, supported, and prioritized. 💡 📅 Date: April 17th from 5-7 PM 📍 Location: Catalyst Commons 🔗 Free Registration: https://shorturl.at/R0Iue #womenshealth #womeninstem #womenintech .

🌍 From Ideas to Impact: Global Change Starts Here 🌱 Last week, we held the Global Impact Creator Showcase—a celebration of bold ideas, real-world solutions, and the passionate changemakers shaping a better future. In partnership with the University of Waterloo, entrepreneurs tackled pressing global health and social challenges—from mobile x-ray clinics in Kenya, to sustainable mushroom farming in Ghana, to breakthroughs in accessible eye care and student-led startups redefining impact. As Accelerator Centre VP, Tabatha Laverty, shared, "Innovation isn’t just about building the next big tech company—it’s about using entrepreneurial thinking to solve real-world problems." Read the full recap and get inspired by the stories: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehyEz4VC

🚀 Building a startup is tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. Through our AC:Incubate program, we help founders level up their knowledge, numbers, and network. With expert mentorship, over $600K in perks, and a supportive community that’s with you every step of the way—you’re set to scale smarter. 💡 Hear more from our amazing Programs Manager, Danielle Joworski, and discover how AC:Incubate can support your journey. Apply today and start turning your vision into reality. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ebe6jdqM Video credits to Mat&Nat Design and Video

🌟 She Talks Tech | Meet the Panelists: Aasha Khan 🌟 We're pleased to welcome, Aasha Khan, as a panelist for our She Talks Tech event on April 17th! Aasha Khan, a Grade 11 student from KW, is a passionate advocate for social justice and AI literacy. She serves as the Girl Up, United Nations Foundation Teen Advisor Co-Chair and introduced AskEve, a conversational AI created with Gambit Co. to offer safe, anonymous support for discussions around menstruation. Aasha delivered a TED Talk titled "How to Have a Constructive Conversation," focusing on bridging divides through meaningful dialogue. She additionally founded Youth Tech Labs, Canada’s first AI literacy organization for youth, which equips young people with essential AI skills and has received endorsement from the Prime Minister of Canada. Join Aasha and the rest of our incredible panel next week for a dynamic discussion dissecting how innovation is reshaping women's health. 📅 Date: April 17th from 5-7 PM 📍 Location: Catalyst Commons 🔗 Free Registration: https://shorturl.at/R0Iue #womenshealth #womeninstem #womenintech

Our youth innovators are preparing to pitch their ideas at Demo Day, and we’re excited to see their hard work come to life.The competition will be engaging and inspiring — and we know these young minds are ready to rise to the challenge. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible judges. Your time, insight, and mentorship are helping shape the next generation of innovators and leaders. We can't wait to celebrate the creativity, talent, and potential of these emerging changemakers. #YouthTechLabs #DemoDay2025 #ThankYouJudges #FutureOfTech #YouthInnovation #NextGenLeaders #STEMEducation #TechForGood #PitchDay #InnovationInAction #MentorshipMatters

We were excited to welcome Mila Banerjee, Founder of Pronti AI and AC:Studio Cohort 1 Graduate, at today’s AC:Incubate+ meeting! 🎉 Mila led a fantastic fireside chat, offering invaluable insights on building your audience as a founder. Her experience and expertise in scaling a tech startup provided actionable takeaways for all attendees. Thank you, Mila, for sharing your journey and knowledge with us! 🙌

🚨 Want to Get Noticed by the Press? 🚨 If you’re looking to amplify your brand’s visibility, Innovate & Caffeinate: Meet the Press is the event for you! Our session will feature local media experts who will share valuable insights on: 🔹How to get noticed by the press   🔹Building and maintaining media relationships   🔹The importance of PR in today’s business landscape   Whether you’re running a startup, leading a growing business, or managing a well-established organization, this event is packed with actionable tips to elevate your PR strategy. ✨ 📅 Date: April 22 from 9-11 AM at the Accelerator Centre 🔗FREE Registration: https://lnkd.in/eEqJ2x27

🌟 She Talks Tech | Meet the Moderator: Ellyn Winters-Robinson APR 🌟 We’re excited to have Ellyn, seasoned Accelerator Centre PR & Marketing Communications Mentor, as the moderator for our She Talks Tech panel! With over 15 years of entrepreneurship experience and a background as VP of Marketing for an enterprise software company, Ellyn is an expert in helping entrepreneurs find their product-market fit, connect deeply with their audience, and turn potential buyers into loyal customers. In 2023, Ellyn took her own entrepreneurial leap by becoming the first mentor-turned-founder at the Accelerator Centre, as she grows her non-profit, The Lyndall Project & AskEllyn, and brings her conversational care technology, AskEllyn.ai, to market. Her aim is to support more patient communities, ensuring no one facing a diagnosis feels alone or ashamed. 📅 Date: April 17th from 5-7 PM 📍 Location: Catalyst Commons 🔗 Free Registration: https://shorturl.at/R0Iue #womenshealth #womeninstem #womenintech

We caught up with Aaron Guan, Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc. Founder, to discuss tips for emerging founders. His key advice? Just start! Don’t wait for the perfect moment—take action, learn, and evolve as you go. Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc., one of our AC:Studio Cohort 1 startups, has just graduated from our program! 🎉 We’re excited to see what’s next for Aaron and his team. Applications for AC:Studio Cohort 2 open on April 30, 2025.