New Mentor and Perk for the next cohort!
We are excited to announce that Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk has joined the INcubes mentor network and startups in the program will be offered oDesk work credits!
Thanks Gary and Shoshana for coming into the office this week!
INcubes and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation Partner to support Canadian entrepreneurs
Organizations will join forces to foster high-potential Canadian entrepreneurial companies.
Toronto, Canada - May 13th, 2013 - INcubes, an internet startup accelerator based in Toronto, and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), are pleased to announce that they have partnered to provide financing and support to companies chosen for the INcubes Accelerator.
In partnering, the two organizations will be able to offer more resources to ensure the success of companies going through INcubes’ intensive three-month acceleration.
“INcubes provides mentorship-based acceleration structured around an intensive curriculum,” stated Bryan Watson, Director of Special Projects and Connector in Residence at INcubes. “With this sort of support, high-potential companies are able to garner the resources they need to grow and succeed, securing customers and investors along the way.”
“We at CYBF are excited to find such an impressive partner to extend our current commitment to innovative start ups,” said Tessa Mintz, Vice President, Volunteers and Programs. “We look forward to working together to help young entrepreneurs get the tools they need to start and run successful businesses.”
Through a shared intake process, the INcubes fourth cohort may receive $15,000 in start-up financing from CYBF as part of the new partnership arrangement. INcubes looks for startup companies with strong coachable teams building a unique and innovative product or service. Applications for the summer cohort are open until May 24th, 2013.
Startups looking to apply, please visit INcubes.ca
About INcubes
INcubes is a Toronto-based accelerator. The three-month, intensive, structured curriculum is mentor-based and is designed to transform early start-up teams with disruptive technologies into high-potential investor- and market-ready companies. For more information, visit INcubes.ca.
About the Canadian Youth Business Foundation
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to growing our nation’s economy one young entrepreneur at a time. CYBF looks at character not collateral, when providing youth, age 18-39, with pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring, to help them launch and sustain a successful entrepreneurial business. CYBF has been recognized as a global leader in advancing youth entrepreneurship, is a founding member of the global G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) and the Canadian Host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 18-24, 2013). Visit www.cybf.ca.
Contact Information
For more information about INcubes or the call for companies, please contact Robin Whittall - robinwhittall@incubes.ca
For more information about CYBF please contact Lesley Wilmont, Director, Marketing & Communications - lwilmot@cybf.ca phone: 416.408.2923 x 2203
Applications Open for INcubes INtake04
Toronto, Canada - May 2nd, 2013 - INcubes, a Toronto based Accelerator for high-growth potential companies, is pleased to announce that applications are now officially open for its fourth cohort of companies. INcubes sector focus is on the leading edge of innovative information technology.
“INcubes was instrumental in helping HOVR.IT grow from an idea into a growing company with 9 employees,” says David Williams, Co-Founder of HOVR.IT which was recently featured on App Central. “Because of their support and the network of mentors and industry experts they connected us with we have been able to raise capital, secure government funding, hire exceptional team members and access customers we would not have been able to access otherwise.”
INcubes is looking for companies that have a(n):
- A strong, coachable team;
- Prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) developed;
- Unique, innovative product or service that has potential to generate significant revenue in a large growing market; and
- Ability to relocate to Toronto for, at a minimum, the acceleration period.
For the first time, INcubes will be offering financial support to those companies that meet the necessary criteria. Also, during the acceleration period starting June 3rd, the companies will:
- Be housed at INcubes;
- Have access to 100+ world-class mentors and industry experts;
- Tap into our technology partners to help them advance technologies;
- Access significant private and public investment; and
- Receive thousands of dollars of in-kind support and discounts on services.
To apply, company founders must complete the simple application form available on our website (http://incubes.ca/apply). Companies may then be asked to submit a full company profile. All initial applications must be received by May 17th, 2013.
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About INcubes:
INcubes is a Toronto-based accelerator. Our 3-month, intensive, structured curriculum is mentor-based and is designed to transform early start-up teams with disruptive technologies into high-potential investor- and market-ready companies. For more information, visit: http://www.INcubes.ca.
Contact Information:
For more information about INcubes or the call for companies, please contact the Ben Zlotnick - ben@incubes.ca.
Biz Dev INtern Position at INcubes - Apply now!
Are you a MBA student that is curious what it might be like to found an internet startup, work with entrepreneurs or in early stage private equity? This internship is an opportunity to be immersed in extraordinary circles of business people, inventors, technicians, and creative, ambitious thinkers. The Intern we are looking for will have career goals that will benefit from this sort of environment, as this is the major value we can offer in this position. It’s really a rare opportunity to gain experience in a growth industry and gain great status and an extraordinary network, for such an entry level position.
You will be encouraged to sit-in whenever you wish on instructional workshops, & inspirational Mentor talks. Business Incubators are often described as “an entrepreneur’s business school” or “better than business school”. The major career benefits of this internship position lie in the unique opportunity to be soaking in all the lessons that will surround you. Upon completion of the program the Business Devlopment Intern will be equipt with skills to start their own successful business or become a valued member of a successful startup.
The business development intern would work with multiple startups during the three month acceleration term. Tasks will include assisting with the day-to-day operations, and engaging with and assisting the companies in any areas of need. This can include marketing, business development work, research, and providing regular content (blog posts and photos) to social media manager. Examples of responsibilities: Helping the companies with anything, and identifying needs. The business development intern will report to the managing director and be expect to be INoffice a minimum of 3 days per week from June to the end of August 2013.
- A knack developing marketing materials
- Knowledge in financial modelling and analysis
- Accounting knowledge
- A desire to learn how to create partnerships
- Interest in working with startups and past experience in business development
- Ability to work in a fast paced highly unstructured environment non traditional
- Self-generated goal directed independent work ethic
How To Apply:
Please send a very brief paragraph about yourself, with a link to your LinkedIn profile to ATravissCorry@INcubes.ca with “INternship (your name)” in the subject line.
Want to get noticed? Try sending us a tweet! @INcubes
Apply now to be the Software Engineer INtern for INcubes Summer INake!
“Better than business school?” INtern at INcubes an INternet Business Accelerator for Startups.
Are you a Software Engineer that is curious what it might be like to found an internet startup? This internship is an opportunity to be immersed in extraordinary circles of business people, inventors, technicians, and creative, ambitious thinkers. The INtern we are looking for will have career goals that will benefit from this sort of environment as this is the major value we can offer in this position. It’s really a rare opportunity to gain experience in a growth industry and gain great status and an extraordinary network, for such an entry level position.
You will be encouraged to sit-in whenever you wish on instructional workshops, & inspirational Mentor talks. Business Incubators are often described as “an entrepreneur’s business school” or “better than business school”. The major career benefits of this internship position lie in the unique opportunity to be soaking in all the lessons that will surround you.
INcubes has a prominent status in the startup community. We promise that you’ll become known for it & see benefits you could not have expected.
Requirements:
- Related education or experience
- Social participation.
- Available days, evenings, whenever.
How To Apply:
Please send a very brief paragraph about yourself, with a link to your LinkedIn profile to ATravissCorry@INcubes.ca with “INternship (your name)” in the subject line.
Want to get noticed? Try sending us a tweet! @INcubes
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