District 3 Innovation

🚀 Level Up Your Business Model with District 3! 🚀 Join our Winter 2025 Validation Cohort! This 10-week intensive program will help you build, test, and refine your business model through hands-on guidance, market validation, and expert support. Our programs are free and open to all—we take no equity. Program Dates: January 29 - April 16, 2025 Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 Apply Now: https://buff.ly/4illLXF 💡 Curious to learn more? Join our Meet & Greet Info Session! Hear from D3 stream leads & past participants as they share insights from their entrepreneurial journeys: Iskander El Amri, Co-Founder & CEO, Solyntek Fora Fereydouni, Founder, Cognitai Andrew T. Song, PhD, Founder & CEO, Neiges Biotechnologies 📅 Date: January 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: District 3 👉 Sign Up Now: https://buff.ly/3OqlGUz Don't miss this opportunity to launch your startup in high tech, health, or bio! #District3 #ValidationProgram #Entrepreneurship #HighTech #HealthTech #BioTech #Startups #Innovation Concordia University Emran Ghasemi Marina Massingham Jean-David Begin Anmol N. Margaret Bywater-Ekegärd Mahzad Sharifahmadian Edna Chosack Dmitri Kharitidi

✨ Social Innovation Validation Program: Your Path to Impact ✨ Meet Sandra Chang, our Social Innovation Validation Lead, whose dedication and expertise have helped countless entrepreneurs refine their business models and create meaningful change. Sandra’s unique ability to guide founders through deep discovery and validation processes ensures they emerge from the program ready to launch with confidence. 🚀 About the Program: This transformative 12-week experience equips early-stage, impact-driven entrepreneurs with the tools to validate and refine their business models. Rooted in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the program focuses on experiential learning, discovery research, and impact-centered leadership skills like storytelling, systems thinking, and empathy. Participants will: ✨Conduct 100 meaningful conversations with stakeholders to validate assumptions and gain market insights. ✨Build a business model that aligns with their values, vision, and impact goals. ✨Join a supportive community of peers and expert coaches to empower their journey. ✨Develop a clear action plan to confidently move their ventures forward. ✨Enhance leadership skills essential for driving meaningful impact. 📅 Program Dates: Feb 6 - April 30 2025 📥 Application Deadline: January 5 – Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD Sandra and the team are here to guide you through this journey, helping you turn your vision into a reality. Ready to create lasting impact? This is your moment! #SocialInnovation #ValidationProgram #District3 #Entrepreneurship #ImpactStartups Concordia University

🌟 Big News from Zeffy! 🌟 One of our D3 alumni startups, Zeffy, was interviewed on BFMTV last week! Congratulations to the team on this amazing recognition—your dedication to empowering nonprofits continues to inspire us. 👏💡 🚀 Want to make an impact in 2025? Apply now to join our Winter cohort! https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD #D3Alumni #Zeffy #Innovation #NonprofitTech #Entrepreneurship Concordia University

🚀 Calling All High-Tech Founders! 🚀 Curious about how the D3 Validation Program can help you build a strong business model and prepare your startup for global success? Don’t miss our upcoming Meet & Greet Info Session to learn more, connect with our coaches, and hear directly from program alumni! ✨ Alumni Spotlight: Iskander El Amri ✨ Founder of Solyntek, a game-changing high-tech startup transforming workplace safety through AI-powered proactive solutions. Solyntek leverages existing security camera systems and enhances them with AI to detect unsafe situations, automate EHS processes, and provide real-time hazard alerts—all while boosting productivity and reducing costs. Iskander’s journey from the D3 Validation Program to founding Solyntek is one you won’t want to miss! 📅 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: January 14, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: District 3 Downtown Workspace ✅ Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4CM3NTK 💡 Whether you're in health, bio, or high tech, this is your chance to see how D3 can support your journey. Join us and start building the future with D3! 🚨 Ready to Apply? Applications for the Winter 2025 Cohort are open now! 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD 🗓️ Application Deadline: January 29, 2025 #HighTechInnovation #StartupJourney #AIForSafety #D3Validation #Entrepreneurship Concordia University

Happy Holidays to the D3 community! 🎉❄️ What a year it’s been—full of inspiration, growth, challenges, connections, and resilience. We’re incredibly grateful to celebrate 10 years of turning ideas into impact alongside all of you. As we look ahead, we’re excited to see where your journey takes you in the new year. For now, take some time to relax with a warm cup of tea, whether by a virtual or real fire, and reflect on the incredible progress you've made. We’re proud of each and every one of you—whether you're an early-stage founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or an ecosystem partner, your hard work and growth haven’t gone unnoticed. Thank you for following your passion and making a meaningful difference in the world. Don’t forget to celebrate yourself, your co-founders, and the vibrant D3 community around you. Here's to you! ⛄️🥂 Please note: District 3 will be closed from December 21st to January 6th. We’ll see you in the new year! Ready to take your startup to the next level? Applications are now open for our Winter Cohort! Apply to join D3 and turn your ideas into impact in 2025! https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD Register for our info session on January 14 to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e4CM3NTK -- Joyeuses fêtes à la communauté D3! 🎉❄️ Quelle année cela a été—remplie d'inspiration, de croissance, de défis, de connexions et de résilience. Nous sommes incroyablement reconnaissants de célébrer 10 ans à transformer des idées en impact à vos côtés. Alors que nous regardons vers l’avenir, nous sommes impatient.es de voir où votre parcours vous mènera dans la nouvelle année. Pour l’instant, prenez le temps de vous détendre avec une tasse de thé chaud, que ce soit près d’un feu virtuel ou réel, et réfléchissez aux progrès incroyables que vous avez réalisés. Nous sommes fiers et fières de chacun.e d’entre vous—que vous soyez un.e fondateur.rice en début de parcours, un.e entrepreneur.e chevronné ou un.e partenaire de l’écosystème, votre travail acharné et votre croissance n’ont pas passé inaperçus. Merci de suivre votre passion et de faire une différence significative dans le monde. N’oubliez pas de vous célébrer, ainsi que vos co-fondateur.rice.s et la vibrante communauté D3 qui vous entoure. À vous! ⛄️🥂 Veuillez noter: District 3 sera fermé du 21 décembre au 6 janvier. Nous vous retrouverons dans la nouvelle année! Prêt à faire passer votre startup au niveau supérieur? Les candidatures sont maintenant ouvertes pour notre prochaine cohorte! Postulez pour rejoindre D3 et transformer vos idées en impact en 2025! https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD Inscrivez-vous à notre session d’information le 14 janvier pour en savoir plus! https://lnkd.in/e4CM3NTK #HappyHolidays #D3Community #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #ImpactInnovation Concordia University

🌟 Meet Tam Nguyen, Our Ideation Stage Lead 🌟 We’re excited to spotlight Tam Nguyen, our Ideation Stage Lead, who plays a pivotal role in guiding entrepreneurs through the early stages of their journeys. As Tam shares, "Founders and teams who join us at this stage are often at a crossroads in their careers and lives, asking questions like: Is entrepreneurship right for me? If so, what path can I design to make this journey both joyful and impactful? Where do I start to bring my idea to life? Committing fully to impact entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming, and we don’t ask for that—at least not yet—in this program. Instead, we invite participants to commit to exploring, experimenting, and asking thoughtful 'why' questions, not only about their projects but also about themselves." 🌟 Interested in joining our Systems Mapping Program and learning from Tam? Apply now! https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD Spots are limited. Apply by January 5, 2025 to reserve your spot! #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInnovation #SystemsThinking #SocialImpact #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #SystemsMapping #ImpactEntrepreneur #Innovation #SocialGood #EntrepreneurshipSupport #CommunityBuilding #Startups #ChangeMakers #FutureLeaders #ApplyNow Concordia University Julie Hamel Mitalie Makhani Nicholas Rezzara Eric Steedman Sandra Chang Katarina Martins

🎉 Celebrating a Decade of Innovation at District 3 🎉 This week, we marked 10 incredible years of District 3 with a warm and lively gathering at our downtown coworking space. It was an evening filled with live music, engaging startup activities, inspiring speeches, and the unmistakable energy of our vibrant community. We heard from visionary founders like Diana Horqque Ratto, Ali Mehdi, Nicolas Fortin St-Gelais, and Wanda Stamford, who shared their incredible journeys and how D3 shaped their paths. Interactive activities from startups like Haply Robotics, Piccles, Heritage Lab, and Acoustic Antidote showcased the creativity and impact of our community. We’re immensely grateful to: Graham Carr, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University Xavier-Henri Hervé, Founder of District 3 Aaron Johnson, Associate Vice President Research, Interim Executive Director of District 3 Anna Karina Ehrhardt, MBA, Director of Operations of District 3 And to our coaches, staff, alumni, and founders who continue to make D3 a home for innovation and collaboration. Here’s to another decade of breakthroughs, connections, and impact. Thank you for being part of this journey! 🚀 #D310Years #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Community #Celebration Concordia University Colin Gallacher Felix Desourdy Chris Bent 🥒 Peng Zhang Julie Hamel Mitalie Makhani Tam Nguyen Nicholas Rezzara Eric Steedman Sandra Chang Katarina Martins Rosilda D'Arienzo Emran Ghasemi Jean-David Begin Marina Massingham Jacqueline Walker Philippe Genois Anmol N. Margaret Bywater-Ekegärd Mahzad Sharifahmadian Heena P Edna Chosack Dmitri Kharitidi Marion K. Regina Gantert Andrea Betts Sophie Legler Shayne La Rocque Paul Geiben

🎉 Congratulations to the Fall ’24 Validation Cohort! 🎉 Over the past 10 weeks, these incredible founders and their teams have worked tirelessly to validate their ideas, refine their business models, and take big steps toward their entrepreneurial goals. We're so proud of the progress they've made and can't wait to see their continued success. 🌟 High Tech Startups LegiSimple: Antonio Spiezia ARaura: Michael Webber & Connor Harty Streya: Christopher Vreugdenhil & Matthew Bélair Groov: Mathis Romano Skobinsky & Dylan Taylor 🌟 Health Startups MiniGyn: Claire Phan & Julie Bertucceli mentAImage: Saber Ghadakzadeh MD, MSc, PhD Consultation Semperform Inc: Athanasios Babouras & Paul Martineau 🌟 Bio Startups Telescope Therapeutics: Jana Schuettpelz, Magdalena Del Toro Zechinelli, Terry Hebert, & Nadia Giannetti Quorum Biome: Yassir Laarais & Charles Leroux-Codere Each team has shown incredible resilience and innovation, and we’re excited to see where their journeys will lead next. 🚀 A huge thank you to our coaches and the D3 community for supporting these entrepreneurs along the way. Here’s to turning ideas into impact! 🙌 📢 Want to be part of the next cohort? Applications for our Winter 2025 Validation Program are now open! 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/esjiTGPD 👉 Join us for our Meet & Greet Info Session on January 14 to learn more about the program, meet our coaches, and hear from alumni. 📅 Info Session Date: January 14, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: District 3 🔗 Register for the Info Session: https://lnkd.in/e4CM3NTK #District3 #Winter2025Cohort #ValidationProgram #Startups #Innovation #ApplyNow Concordia University Emran Ghasemi Jean-David Begin Marina Massingham Anmol N. Margaret Bywater-Ekegärd Mahzad Sharifahmadian Edna Chosack Dmitri Kharitidi Jacqueline Walker Philippe Genois

🌟 Spheroid AI is one step closer to revolutionizing cancer care! 🌟 With Julia, their AI-driven medical assistant for ovarian cancer, Spheroid AI is helping clinicians detect cancer earlier, recommend personalized treatments, and support better decision-making through data-driven insights. This breakthrough brings them closer to truly individualized cancer care for all. Congrats to the team at Spheroid AI on your incredible progress! 🚀 #AI #CancerCare #MedicalInnovation #PersonalizedMedicine #SpheroidAI Concordia University V1 Studio Margaret Bywater-Ekegärd Jorgelindo da Veiga Dr Mario Jolicoeur

🔥 Genuine Taste is on fire! 🔥 We are thrilled to share some incredible updates for this innovative startup: 🌱 Named Top Venture of the Spring Invest Together in Climate Innovation program and selected as People’s Choice 🐾 A finalist in Nestlé Purina North America’s Pet Care Innovation Prize Genuine Taste is transforming the alternative meat industry by improving the taste, texture, and nutrition of plant-based meats with cultivated fat. Their mission is to reduce the environmental impact of industrial animal agriculture while helping consumers make the switch to more sustainable food options. Congratulations to the team for these impressive achievements! We're proud to see the impact Genuine Taste is making on the future of sustainable food. 🌍✨ #StartupSuccess #Sustainability #Innovation #AlternativeMeats #ClimateAction #GenuineTaste #D3Startups #PetCareInnovation Concordia University Margaret Bywater-Ekegärd Emily Farrar Pooya Mamaghani, PhD