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Over the past two decades, U of T Engineering has spun out more than 100 new companies. Programs such as our Entrepreneurship Hatchery, our Engineering Business minor and our Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILEAD) provide rich opportunities to commercialize research and grow startups into thriving businesses.

Entrepreneurship at U of T Engineering

U of T Engineering startup wins grand prize at Telus pitch competition

November 15, 2017

The company, iMerciv, beat out two other semi-finalists to nab the competition’s $100,000 grand prize with its BuzzClip product.

Lauren Howe (IndE 1T6) is crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Canada pageant for 2017 . The U of T Engineering alumna plans to use her platform to advocate for women and girls in STEM. (Credit: Allumski Media)

No typical engineers: Q&A with Miss Universe Canada Lauren Howe

October 31, 2017

The U of T Engineering alumna shares her thoughts on solving impossible problems, advancing women in STEM, and the importance of coffee

Flexible design and meeting rooms in the Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship will spark multidisciplinary collaborations and facilitate active communication. (Image courtesy Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios).

Five ways the CEIE is enabling experiential learning

October 30, 2017

When it opens in spring 2018, U of T Engineering’s newest building will foster collaborations between students, faculty, alumni and industry

With his startup company Deep Genomics, Professor Brendan Frey (ECE) marries machine learning and genomic science to develop genetic medicines. (Photo: Johnny Guatto)

U of T Engineering spinoff Deep Genomics raises US$13 million to fund expansion

September 27, 2017

The startup, launched in 2015, combines artificial intelligence, or AI, and genomics research to help develop genetic medicines

Team Genecis won first place at Hatchery Demo Day

Four startups to watch from U of T Engineering’s Hatchery Demo Day

September 13, 2017

Companies include an engineering career matchmaker and a company that converts food waste into biodegradable plastic

George Myhal (IndE 7T8) has been named a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the nation's highest civilian honours. Investment in the Order recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. (Photo courtesy of George Myhal)

Two U of T Engineering alumni appointed to the Order of Canada

June 30, 2017

Investment in the Order recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation

From left: Rahul Udasi (MIE MEng 1T6) and Manmeet Maggu, co-founders of Trexo Robotics, celebrate with Joseph Orozoco of The Entrepreneurship Hatchery. Trexo won the $20,000 Lacavera Prize at the Hatchery's 2016 Demo Day, and are now joining the inaugural cohort of Hatchery Launch Labs. (Credit: Roberta Baker)

Hatchery startup builds exoskeletons to help children with disabilities walk

June 19, 2017

Trexo Robotics recently joined the inaugural cohort of Hatchery LaunchLab, a new program that provides support and funding to enable follow-on investment for engineering research-based startups

Professor Anglea Schoellig with graduate students Karime Pereida Pérez and Thomas Bamford. Schoellig is co-chairing the first international symposium of the Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education (CARRE). (Photo: Neil Ta)

Drone researchers and industry experts talk autonomous flight at international symposium

June 16, 2017

Students to learn about self-navigating aerial vehicles through talks, panel discussions and demonstrations at U of T Engineering conference

Meet U of T Engineering’s six inaugural Hart Teaching Innovation Professors.

Hart Teaching Innovation Professorships: Six innovative ways U of T Engineering enriches the student experience

May 30, 2017

Awards support active teaching technologies, Indigenous outreach and more

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