Trucking Goes Green: How Hydrolux is Decarbonizing the Heavy Transport Sector
Hydrolux is revolutionizing the heavy transport sector with their development of green hydrogen fueling stations.Check out our latest interview with co-founder and CEO Friedrich Dehem-Lemelin as he joins our cohort at WCEF in Brussels!
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Circulus Agtech: Redefining Waste Management and Cultivating a Sustainable Future
Circulus Agtech is revolutionizing waste management and resource allocation.Check out our interview with Circulus Agtech co-founder David Leroux as he joins our cohort at WCEF in Brussels!
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Empowering Investors with Climate Intelligence: How Alter is Transforming Financial Management
Alter delivers critical climate intelligence data to improve financial management and investments.Check out our interview with the co-founder of Alter, Cedric B. Robert, EP, CSR-P, MBA!
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The Future of Clean Water is Here: Biocene Solutions' Pioneering Algae Remediation Technology
Biocene Solutions (Biocene) is cleaning water bodies across the world by remediating algae blooms.Biocene is headed to WCEF in Brussels as part of our International Tour! Check out the interview with co-founders Hasan Sagheer, Kimia Shafighi and Justin de Vries.
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Optimizing Greenhouses: Interius Farms is Growing their Environmental and Social Impact
Interius Farms is optimizing greenhouses growing operations with their proprietary vertical technology.Check out our interview with co-founder Jonnie Lawson to learn more about Interius Farms operations. We are excited to support them in our international tour to WCEF in Brussels.
Workout for Your Health and the Planet: Off The Grid's Mission to Revolutionize Fitness
Off The Grid is reducing the ecological footprint of every workout.Check out our interview with Off The Grid co-founder Charles Couture-Lebrun to learn about their plans for a greener future. We are excited to support them at our upcoming stop in the International Tour: WCEF in Brussels.
Redefining Fashion: How Ecova is Championing Conscious Shopping and Environmental Responsibility
Ecova is bridging the gap between fashion and conscious shopping habits.Check out our most recent interview with founder and CEO Stephanie Beaulieu, LL.B., MBA. We are excited to support Ecova at the upcoming stop on our international tour: WCEF in Brussels.
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McGill University’s Dobson Cup receives $4-million contribution from National Bank
The contribution will support the University’s flagship startup competition and provide additional seed funding for student entrepreneursThe Dobson Cup, McGill University’s flagship startup competition and fertile training ground for students and professors with bold business dreams, has received a significant financial injection on its 10th anniversary in the form of a $4-million contribution from National Bank, one of its long-time supporters.
Remembering Angela Burlton
It is with sadness that the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship announces the passing of Angela Burlton, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Accounting on July 12, 2018.
Dobson Cup winners score on Dragon’s Den Quebec
2018 McGill Dobson Cup winners, Entr, made an appearance on Dragon’s Den Quebec where they put their negotiating skills to the test.
Through a calm demeanor and thoughtful counteroffering, the duo, comprised of BCom student Marc-Antoine Bonin, was able to clinch a deal that will take their startup to the next level.
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The future of power sports is sustainable
Taiga motor founders tapped into a burgeoning market for cleaner alternatives to snowmobiles at just the right time. The Dobson Cup winner sits down with McGill News to share the latest on their growing popularity and plans for rollout.
On the agenda is extending the snowmobile’s battery life, a product launch for the general public in 2020, and translating their technology to other power sport applications.
Cimpl chairman on his career and motivation
Jeff Speak, Chairman at Cimpl and long-time Dobson Cup judge, reflects on the people and formative moments in his life that led him to pursue a career in entrepreneurship.
In his present role, he is adamant about the importance of listening when making key decisions.
As he says, “You become wiser when you don’t talk. By listening, you can get more data points to help you make your decisions.”
Taiga Motors takes the carbon footprint out of snowmobiling
Winner of the 2016 McGill Dobson Cup, Taiga Motors, is busier than ever these days. As they prepare to release the world's first electric snowmobile in 2019, their zero-emission product is sure to revolutionize the popular winter activity.
Taiga Motors co-founder, Samuel Bruneau is adamant that the tech will soon make it a perfect recreation tool, envisioning trailside chargers for tour operators and at warming huts and cabins.
Lufa Farms brings the garden to your table
A decade ago, McGill Dobson Cup participants Mohamed Hage and Lauren Rathmell set out to change the way that Montrealers get their fresh produce through their innovative venture, Lufa Farms.
Since then, they have grown to a 200-person operation and have attracted the attention of many, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who toured Lufa's newest greenhouse in the Montreal suburb of Anjou.
Presenting the 2018 McGill Dobson Cup Winners
This year’s McGill Dobson Cup finals saw 40 teams from across the University competing for a portion of over $100,000 in seed funding.
As in the past, the startups were competing across four tracks: Social Enterprise, Health Sciences, Small & Medium Enterprise, and Innovation Driven Enterprise, which ensured a wide diversity of ideas.
