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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

The Sky Guys put the DX-3 Vanguard to the test at Markham Airport. The hybrid drone features vertical take-off and landing, long-range communications and cloud-based analytics. (Credit: The Sky Guys)

How a team of U of T Engineering graduates are developing a next-generation drone

January 9, 2019

Prototype being tested in Markham is capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) as well as long-distance cruising

Nanoleaf Light Panels Founded by alumni Gimmy Chu (ElecE 0T6), Tom Rodinger (IBBME PhD 0T7) and Christian Yan (ElecE 0T6), Nanoleaf’s energy-efficient light panels add a pop of colour to any room. The modular LED lights are available in triangular or square panels and can be arranged into any design. From functional tiles that gradually brighten to wake you up in the morning to statement-making “smart art” that pulses and changes colour in sync with your music, the lights are designed to fit any home and lifestyle. They also come packed with a number of high-tech features including touch control and integration with smart home assistants such as Siri, Google and Alexa.

Engineering Holiday Gift Guide 2018

December 12, 2018

Eight gift ideas designed by U of T Engineering alumni and students From glasses that help you sleep better, to customizable ambient lighting, ‘tis the season for tech-rich engineering-inspired gifts. We’ve rounded up eight items designed by U of T Engineering alumni and students that will please everyone on your list. All All Electronics Lifestyle […]

Over 180 representatives gathered at the annual Industry Partners Reception on Nov. 14 to recognize strong academic-industry collaborations. (Photo: Paul Terefenko)

From smart cities to smartphones, U of T Engineering celebrates industry partnerships

November 15, 2018

More than 180 industry leaders and researchers gather to recognize thriving academic-industry collaborations

Allen Lau (ElecE 9T1, ECE MASc 9T2), co-founder of the story-sharing platform Wattpad, says Toronto is an ideal place to launch a global company as long as entrepreneurs take advantage of the city's diversity of cultures and languages. (Credit: Chris Sorensen)

Wattpad’s secret to success? Think globally and hire locally, co-founder and U of T Engineering alumnus says

September 19, 2018

Allen Lau says Toronto’s diversity gives his company a distinct advantage in international markets

Joseph Orozco, executive director of The Entrepreneurship Hatchery, gives opening remarks at Demo Day 2018, held on September 5 in the new Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Startups to watch from Hatchery Demo Day 2018

September 6, 2018

Four student-founded companies take home a total $42,500 in seed funding at this year’s pitch competition event

From left: Chloe Oriotis (MechE Year 3), Cristina Amon, Dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, and Sabrina Cupryk (ChemE Year 2) meet in the atrium on Level 5 of the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship. (Credit: Daniel Ehrenworth)

Back to Skule™: A Message from Dean Cristina Amon

September 4, 2018

“Whether you are beginning or continuing your academic journey at Canada’s #1 engineering school, I encourage you to welcome new challenges, seek new perspectives and cultivate new relationships.”

Professor Steve Mann (ECE) demonstrates his invention to visualize sound waves. Mann is teaching the world’s first course on inventrepreneurship, designed to instill the art and science of invention and entrepreneurship. (Courtesy: Steve Mann)

Blockchain and cryptocurrency, portfolio management praxis & inventrepreneurship: U of T Engineering launches new graduate courses

August 27, 2018

Programs highlight broad applicability of new technologies and approaches in engineering fields

Heffernans expand fellowships with additional $3-million gift

June 27, 2018

Entrepreneurship champions and alumni Gerald and Geraldine Heffernan have made a $3-million gift to expand the Heffernan Innovation Post-Graduate Fellowships

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Education in innovation: U of T Engineering grad’s startup experience gives him leg up during job hunt

June 19, 2018

Anston Emmanuel (MechE 1T7 + PEY) says his startup experience at The Entrepreneurship Hatchery helped him clinch a coveted engineering job at General Motors

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