It was great to meet you at BVX!
Here's how to keep the conversation going
Great conversations at a conference are easy to have but also easy to lose in the follow-up shuffle. Let’s turn today’s connection into tomorrow's momentum — whether you're building something, backing something, or looking for the right people to build it with.
Founders, investors, small business owners, partners — if you're here, something about us at BVX stuck with you. Here’s what you can do next:
I want to grow my startup
Join the STEM Zones (external link)
STEM innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University is driven collaboratively by the Innovation Boost Zone (external link) , Science Discovery Zone, Biomedical Zone, and Clean Energy Zone.
Fashion Zone
Do you aspire to bring something new and unexpected to the fashion industry? Do you want learn the skills to build a fashion business? Apply to the Fashion Zone!
Brampton Venture Zone
Backed by TMU’s Zone Learning, powered by the Brampton Innovation District & rooted in the City of Brampton, BVZ gives you the mentorship, funding, and ecosystem support to grow faster.
Legal Innovation Zone
Sprint Studio is an interactive online, eight-week intensive program that helps future entrepreneurs develop their proof of concept into a market-ready product.
(google form) Connect with a Startup Advisor (external link)
Talk to a Startup Advisor to get one-on-one guidance on your idea and clear next steps—whether that’s joining a zone or exploring the right opportunities for you.
Innovation Boost Zone (external link)
Grow your startup under curated exclusive programming, access to a shared office space and collaborative experiences with fellow founders.
DMZ
From first prototype to global traction, the DMZ helps tech founders grow with mentorship, investment and world-class startup support — so you can scale with clarity and confidence.
Social Ventures Zone
Incubation at the SVZ is for you if 1) You are already leading a social venture that is starting to make a difference and you want to take it to the next level or 2) You have an idea you have researched and developed into a social venture that is ready for the next step.
I have an idea that I want to get off the ground
Redefine Fashion
A four-month incubator program for those bringing something new and unexpected to the fashion industry. Membership is always free for Toronto Metropolitan University current student founders.
Launchpad for entrepreneurs (external link)
As an on-demand, self-paced learning platform, Launchpad is built to help take the guesswork out of starting your own business.
Lead a student-led design team (external link)
Start a student-led design team with support from Innovation Boost Zone.
Launch your passion project
New courses to help you launch your passion project. Learn the skills you need to grow your project or venture alongside others doing the same in ZON 100 and DG 8116.
I want to learn new skills
Clean Energy Zone PowerUp Program
PowerUp is a structured paid internship program designed to give TMU students hands‑on experience supporting early‑stage clean energy ventures.
DMZ Skills Academy
Hands-on programs for every experience level that build practical skills for fast-moving environments.
(google form) Introduction to the Legal Innovation Zone (external link)
Six-session program designed to introduce TMU students to the impact of technology and innovation in the legal domain.
Startup School
Startup School provides fundamental entrepreneurial education to aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs alike.
FCD815 Design Solutions Supercourse I
This course offers you the opportunity to work with industry, community, government and academic mentors while earning credits toward your degree.
I’m not sure where to start
(google form) Learn from legal tech leaders (external link)
Workshop that provides TMU Students an opportunity to connect with top sector specific lawyers and other legal tech leaders to learn the key concepts of starting a business.
Volunteer with the Legal Innovation Zone (external link)
Offers the opportunity to support the LIZ team during LIZ events. Gain hands-on experience, learn, and network within the legal tech industry.
Join us for coffee
Every Friday morning at Caffeinated Innovators, our community gathers for an impactful conversation on various topics related to entrepreneurship, social impact, and current events.
Connect with like-minded people
The Innovation Boost Zone’s thriving community offers workshops, industry insights, and networking opportunities designed to help you learn and grow.