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Empowering Innovators to Shape the Future of STEM

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Nobellum Innovator Program

Less than 4% of North Americans in Tech are Black.

Through this program, Black youth and Innovators will gain access to a community of STEM, business professionals and investors.

Nobellum Innovator Program

Our Program Impact

172

Startups Launched

130K

In-Person Attendees

90%

Entrepreneurs Received Funding

28

Community Partnerships

$250K+

Award Prizes Distributed

36

National & International Partnerships

350

Workshops & Masterclasses

25

Coaches & Mentors

$30M

Founder Revenue Generated

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Other Impact Metrics

300+

Jobs Created by PortCo

$100M

Financial Value Created

$3B+

Investor Network

90%

Portfolio Companies Started With an Idea

6

Portfolio Companies Past $1M in Revenue

$893K+

Distributed in Grants

50+

International Founders

44+

B3 Organizations Partnered Since 2023

18k+

Founders Supported in Under 2 Years

$500k+

Claimed by Black Founders Competing Nationally

Eligibility Criteria

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Applicant Background

Lead applicant must identify as Black

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STEM-Driven

The Business model must utilize Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.

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Pre-Seed & Seed Startups

The company must identify as a pre-seed (Idea) or seed (Growth) Startup.

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Black Leadership

The lead applicant must be a co-founder in the company.

Find Your Stream

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Growth Stream

Are you an established STEM startup and have already achieved some level of traction in the market?

Startups in this stream will receive tailored mentorship and maximum exposure to investors and customers

Outcomes include:

  • Optimize business processes

  • Secure additional funding

  • Recruit talent

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Idea Stream

The Idea Stream addresses critical talent and capacity-building gaps by combining entrepreneurship with emerging professional skill sets. Participants develop an entrepreneurial mindset while earning a recognized micro-credential that validates new, in-demand competencies.

Our Impact:
- 250 Jobs created
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunities
- Student Consultant Advisory Support

Since Nobellum’s inception, the Idea Stream has supported the creation of over 250 jobs through our startup ecosystem. With the addition of the micro-credential, participants are positioned for opportunities both within our ventures and across the broader workforce, with a strong emphasis on transferable, future-ready skills.

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Our Founder Testimonials

Foobric

Founder: Syddonna Brown
Startup: Foobric
Industry: Fashion
Stream Idea
Graduation: 2023
Funding Awards: >$ 4,000


Kiwi-Charge

Founder: Abdel Ali
Startup: Kiwi-Charge
Industry: Solar Power Energy
Stream: Growth
Graduation: 2023
Funding Awards: >$ 8,000


MedMelanin

Founder: Yvonne Osagie
Startup: MedMelanin
Industry: Skin Care Services
Stream: Idea
Graduation: 2023
Funding Awards: >$ 2,000


Ready to take your Business to the Next Level?

Apply to the Growth stream

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Discover more about our programs, events, and how you can get involved. Visit our homepage to learn more.

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