We create positive change by fostering a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change makers

We put our founders at the core of what we do and service them to the best of our ability by creating an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on the growth of our founders.

Matching our entrepreneurs with mentors and subject matter experts from similar industries or with similar lived experiences, to provide curated support.

Our suite of programs target both the technology and the consumer-packaged goods space along with our diversity streams in women and Black entrepreneurship.

Our suite of programs are designed to meet the entrepreneurs where they are at in the life cycle and offer support as they grow with us.

As the business grows, we equally focus on the development of the founder as a business leader and an individual.

Connect with investors and industry leaders through networking events, office hours, and vetted connections

Our innovation hubs serve as spaces to foster a sense of community for our innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to create an environment that encourages collaboration for optimal growth opportunities.

YSpace is committed to working with emerging technology, agrifood, products and services. Get in touch today to find out how you can become a part of our community.

YSpace is York University’s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors and communities. Our programming spans across scaling innovative technologies through customer and investor capital to scaling agri-food businesses into mass retail to diversity-focused initiatives like ELLA powered by Desjardins for women-led businesses and Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) for Black-led businesses. Additionally with our Start-Up Visa program, we are building a robust ecosystem, driving positive change and empowering entrepreneurs to shape the future. We are also home to two physical hubs in the City of Markham and the Town of Georgina.