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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

Emile Maamary and Mark Elias (CivE 1T4) show off Steadiwear's tremor-dampening glove and the startup's latest award. (Photo: Chris Sorensen)

U of T Engineering startups earn awards from Ontario Centres of Excellence

May 18, 2017

Steadiwear produces a tremor reducing glove, while MyndTec has an electrical stimulation device to help patients with strokes or spinal cord injuries

Professor Paul Santerre (IBBME), pictured with PhD candidates Yasaman Delaviz and Meghan Wright, is among the six recipients of the 2017 Governor General’s Innovation Awards. (Credit: Neil Ta).

U of T inventor-entrepreneur to be honoured with Governor General’s Innovation Award

May 5, 2017

Professor Paul Santerre honoured among outstanding Canadians who contribute to the country’s success and inspire the next generation

U of T Engineering professor Brendan Frey is the founder and CEO of Deep Genomics, a startup company applying deep learning techniques to revolutionize genomic medicine. The company is now applying its platform to accelerate the development of genetic medicines that could be used to treat disorders of the eye, liver and central nervous system. (Courtesy: Deep Genomics).

Deep Genomics applies machine learning to develop new genetic medicines

May 3, 2017

U of T Engineering spinoff company combines leading research in both artificial intelligence and genomic science to accelerate development of highly tailored medical treatments for genetic conditions

ModiFace technology lets users virtually manipulate their appearance, trying on makeup products and hair styles in 3D and real time. The company is hiring 50 Professional Experience Year (PEY) internship positions. (Photo: ModiFace).

ModiFace invests in developing augmented reality, artificial intelligence talent at U of T Engineering

April 11, 2017

Company founded by U of T Engineering professor gives $4 million to support undergraduate, graduate internships and research at Canada’s top-ranked engineering school

The winners of the RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, held March 31, 2017. Team Genecis, led by Luna Yu (sixth from right) took second place in the Early Stage category.

Hatchery startup Genecis receives RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

April 5, 2017

Company aims to address the problem of food waste by turning table scraps into biofuel, plastics and other products

Lucie Lalumiere was one of the passengers on the augmented-reality bus tour of U of T's downtown Toronto campus (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

Augmented-reality bus tour reveals new side of U of T campus

April 4, 2017

U of T Engineering grad Nima Yasrebi developed an augmented-reality app – using technology similar to Pokémon Go – to enrich hop-on-hop-off bus tours

Alumnus Rick Baltman in front of arcade games

Taking flight: Rick Baltman’s journey from NASA to Hollywood and beyond

March 28, 2017

Alumnus Rick Baltman’s lifelong passion for aerospace engineering has propelled his career from the red carpets of Hollywood to the launch of Apple’s iPad

Joseph Orozco, executive director of The Hatchery. Hatchery Launch Lab is a new program to accelerate research-based startups. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Hatchery Launch Lab to accelerate research-based startups at U of T Engineering

March 28, 2017

Program will provide funding and mentorship to accelerate commercialization of engineering innovations

Professional Experience Year: Four U of T Engineering students bring technical, professional competencies to industry challenges

March 28, 2017

Global placements range from local startups and research labs to large international companies

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