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International Fundraising Tour 2026 / Tournée internationale de financement 2026

Built at Dobson

Hear directly from founders who grew through ourÌýprograms.

Hôtel Dieu visit in Paris, 2024

We areÌýtheÌýhub of entrepreneurshipÌýat ɬÀï·¬ with the mission toÌýteach, coach, and supportÌýentrepreneurs stemming from ɬÀ﷬’s 11 faculties, 13 schools, and 35 research centers as they seek toÌýbuild innovative companies with a purpose.

Photo: Hôtel Dieu visit in Paris, 2024

530+ active startups
12,000 jobs created
$4.1 Billion
raised in funding cumulatively
46 countries of operations
258 active patents
127 universities represented


Global

Top 10
Best Accelerator/Incubator
in the World

Prix Galien USA

Prix Galien USA (2024)
Ìý

#1
University Innovation Ecosystem


Accreditation of Engaged and Entrepreneurial Universities



Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (2023)
Ìý

Top 5
University Business Incubator
in the World

UBI Global

UBI Global (2023)
Ìý


America

#1
America's Most Impactful Initiative


Accreditation of Engaged and Entrepreneurial Universities


Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial
& Engaged Universities (2024)
Ìý

Top 5
Model University Accelerator/Incubator

USASBE

USASBE (2024)
Ìý


Canada

#1
in Canada for producing
the most successful
undergraduate startups

Ìý

#1
in Canada for supporting
the most women
entrepreneurs

Pitchbook

Pitchbook (2024)

#1
in Quebec for producing
the most successful
companies & founders

Ìý


Platinum Certified Sustainable WorkplaceThe Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is a platinum certified sustainable workplace.

Stuart Weitzman with students

Crafting a legacy: Stuart Weitzman’s Journey in Fashion

The ɬÀï·¬ Dobson Centre recently had the privilege of welcoming internationally acclaimed designer and entrepreneur, Stuart Weitzman, for an exclusive talk on the road less travelled in fashion, complete with a surprise runway show!

Explore our 2024 Impact Report

Explore our
2024 Impact Report

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