Women in Tech Incubator (JumpSTART)

Overview of the Women in Tech Incubator (JumpSTART) program:

This program is offered in partnership with YSpace, Schulich School of Business, and Treefrog Accelerator, with funding from the York Region Innovation Fund. It provides a network of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and advisors to help founders navigate the growth journey beyond the launch. Participants can expect to develop and strengthen their knowledge through virtual webinars and educational workshops, engage with program advisors and industry experts to build strategic direction, and join a network of like-minded women tech founders to discuss business challenges in peer-to-peer sessions.

Benefits of the Women in Tech Incubator (JumpSTART) program:

• Community Building: Join driven, collaborative, and growth-oriented women tech entrepreneurs for monthly support and peer advice.
• Leadership Development: Refine resilience and skills in peer circles and advisor check-ins.
• Growth Frameworks: Develop and test growth tactics with expertise from experts and bespoke material as needed.
• Milestone Achievement: Establish accountability for tangible milestones to ensure growth.

Eligibility criteria of the Women in Tech Incubator (JumpSTART) program:

• Be a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a tech business in the Greater Toronto Area, working full-time on the business.
• Preference is given to companies based in York Region or looking to expand to York Region.
• Have a clear view of business goals for the next six months.
• Be driven, coachable, and collaborative founders with a growth mindset.