{"id":4323,"date":"2023-04-01T21:25:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T01:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspacedev\/?page_id=4323"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:50:48","slug":"programs-streams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs &amp; Streams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs and Streams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">We understand that operating a new company is no small task, so our companies are offered access to a variety of unique and exclusive services and mentorship to help them create thriving businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:11px\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Note our specialized streams for Women-led ventures (ELLA) and ventures led by Black Entrepreneurs (BEA). YSpace is committed to supporting the needs of all entrepreneurs, and has created specialized streams to nurture their ventures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2020\/06\/8-1024x887.png\" alt=\"People at YSpace desks.\" class=\"wp-image-4765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2020\/06\/8-1024x887.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2020\/06\/8-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2020\/06\/8.png 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lab2Market Validate<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lab2Market Validate is a four-month program that provides research teams with the opportunity to evaluate the commercial potential of their technology through a structured market research process with $10,000 in funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/l2m-validate\/\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Venture Catalyst<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Venture Catalyst is a 6-week program designed to support <strong>early-stage ventures<\/strong> to develop, test, validate and refine their ideas to build a full proof-of-concept<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>Specialised support available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/bea\/\">Black-Led businesses<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-services\/technology-venture-catalyst\/\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growth Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tech Accelerator<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tech Accelerator is a 4-month accelerator program focused on supporting <strong>tech<\/strong> <strong>ventures<\/strong> develop and execute their go-to-market strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Specialised support available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/smart-mobility-techaccelerator\/\">automotive ventures<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early &amp; Growth Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Incubation<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Incubation program is designed to support high-growth CPG ventures refine their foundational business and channel strategy to <strong>become market-ready<\/strong> or <strong>set up for success as they scale nationally.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Free one-on-one consultation services to connect entrepreneurs better understand how the York Region ecosystem can help their idea come to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/idea-consultations\/\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Concept Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Experience Venture Challenges<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Experience Venture Challenges program, is&nbsp;a 6-week asynchronous program designed for York University students&nbsp;to explore their early-stage tech start-up ideas with interactive online asynchronous workshops and essential start-up resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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Through this program, entrepreneurs can expect to leave with practical knowledge and tools they need to make smart decisions from the start.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--11\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/ella\/ella-express-2\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early - Growth Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ELLA Ascend<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4-month program for women-led ventures with paying customers and annual revenues of over $100,000. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to connect with a network of experts and peers, and build the tactical skills and strategic foundations needed to take their business to the next level.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--12\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/ella\/ella-ascend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>YSpace delivers specialized programming to support early-stage women tech founders as they launch and grow their ventures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-text-align-center application-steps is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Women In Tech Incubator<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tech-Specialized Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Women In Tech JumpSTART Incubator is a bespoke and flexible&nbsp;membership program&nbsp;supporting women-led tech ventures based in Greater Toronto Area to scale and grow.&nbsp;This program was created with generous funding through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorklink.ca\/york-region-innovation-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York Region Innovation Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--13\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/women-in-tech-jumpstart-incubator\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">EmpowHER Tech Launchpad<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tech-Specialized Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>EmpowHER Launchpad is a 12-week program designed to support women-led businesses. 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