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According to the 2018-2019 Pitchbook, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ is ranked 29th among 50 world universities producing VC-backed entrepreneurs. On a national level, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ places 2nd in Canada and 1st in Quebec.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has successfully trained 330 entrepreneurs and has supported the development of 304 companies that have raised $7.06 billion in capital.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 10 Oct 2018

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has been selected to host a local edition of the Hult Prize, the world’s largest student competition for the creation of new social enterprises.

The annual Hult Prize awards one million dollars in start-up funding to the student team that develops the most radical and breakthrough idea to solve one of our world’s toughest social challenges.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 4 Oct 2018

Montreal’s Centech, one of Canada’s oldest incubators that focuses on hardware and deep tech, has remained relatively unknown. And yet they have been instrumental in growing the business of numerous startup ventures, including Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Cup winners Saccade Analytics.

Saccade Analytics has developed a software that can be embedded in off-the-shelf virtual reality goggles to evaluate brain functions based on eye and head movement. It’s a technology that can be used to diagnose abnormalities from concussion, neurological disorders or other causes.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup
Published on: 2 Oct 2018

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship kicked off its 2018 series of Demo Days in Montreal on September 13, welcoming 600 spectators who were treated to the very best of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾â€™s leaps in innovation. Discover the eight startup teams and their next big idea.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Demo Days, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 24 Sep 2018

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ students and alumni alike cannot say enough about the important impact that the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre’s programming has had on taking their big ideas to the next level.

From its X-1 Accelerator and Lean Startup programs, to its annual Dobson Cup competition, hear about the successes of those who have benefitted from the Dobson Centre.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ X-1 Accelerator
Published on: 4 Sep 2018

2014 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Cup participant, Sonder, aims to bring together the very best of Airbnb and hotel experiences – and many are seeing the appeal.

In just four years, Sonder has attracted the attention of top venture capital firms that have invested over $135 million and has served more than 200,000 guests.

Sonder will also host the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre’s San Francisco Demo Day at their offices on September 20, 2018.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 24 Aug 2018

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Cup winners and Lean Startup participants Invivo.AI were awarded the Best of the Fest $100,000 Pitch Prize at Startupfest 2018, ushering in a new chapter for the Montreal-based startup whose digital platform optimizes the development and approval of pharmaceutical drugs.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup
Published on: 20 Jul 2018

It is with sadness that the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship announces the passing of Angela Burlton, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Accounting on July 12, 2018.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
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Published on: 19 Jul 2018

The 2018 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ X-1 Accelerator program is already in full swing.

Wrapping up its third week, participants learnt the ins and outs of: the business model canvas, startup lifecycles, networking, and how to liaise with a board of directors – elements that will be crucial to their success as emerging businesses.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ X-1 Accelerator
Published on: 26 Jun 2018

­­­­­Five years since the train derailment that destroyed the downtown of Lac-Mégantic, Bernard d’Arche, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Cup winner and Director of the region’s entrepreneurship centre, reflects on the rebuilding efforts and the progress made toward revitalizing its industries, stating that the recent momentum is palpable. ÌýÌý

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup
Published on: 26 Jun 2018

Joëlle Rondeau, Research Assistant, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE)

As part of , the showcased the social impacts of 10 collaborative research projects through an interactive circuit on May 23.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics, Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM), Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Laurette Dube, Sustainability
Published on: 20 Jun 2018

Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena are just some of the brands that Jill Selick (BCom’02), Founder of Rubix Marketing and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Cup judge has helped market.

She sits down with The Dobson Chronicles to share the insights she has gathered from her career so far, including some adviceÌýfor fresh graduates.

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Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), BCom Alumni
Published on: 18 Jun 2018

With over three decades of experience working in the fashion industry, Debra Margles, President of Michael Kors Canada and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Cup judge, shares some words of wisdom about company growth, day-to-day operations, and how to stay ahead of the competition.Ìý

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Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, mcgill dobson cup
Published on: 13 Jun 2018

An article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of the innovative startups, including those affiliated with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, which aim to treat symptoms of depression and other mental health issues.

One such venture includes a mobile application that allows users to monitor their level of anxiety as a means of proactively coping with manic episodes or depression.

Classified as: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Published on: 11 Jun 2018

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