A Virtual Showcase of Innovation with ICUBE and Nobellum

On November 22nd, Nobellum will be partnering with ICUBE UTM Ideation Lab at the University of Toronto Mississauga for an extraordinary day of innovation and entrepreneurship. Join us for an electrifying showcase of the future of innovation! Nobellum and Idealab's exciting startups are pitching for a chance to win various awards and prizes. Experience groundbreaking ideas, disruptive technologies, and brilliant minds in action! We need you to show up and be part of this event for our community.


Watch the 10 finalists compete for $10,000 in cash prizes on November 22nd between 6 pm - 8:30 pm online. You will also determine the People's Choice Award as you cast your vote and make a difference.

Event Details

Ideation Innovathon Pitch Competition

Join us online to watch innovators pitch their great ideas to a panel of judges in hopes of taking away some cash to support their ventures

  • Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

  • Event Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

  • Location: Online via Zoom

Award Prizes include:

  • $2,500 – Excellence in Innovation (any industry sector)

  • $2,000 – Stellar Innovation in Social Impact

  • $2,000 –  First Place

  • $1,500 –  Second Place

  • $1,000 –  Third Place

  • $1,000 — People’s Choice Award for Best Pitch (any sector)

Prizes Awards

Nobellum Startups Nominated to Pitch

Med Melanin

Yvonne Osagie

Sundry Software

Wesley Francis

Homnics Inc

Rapheal Ajima

Tidy Money

Sharon French

Learn About ICUBE

ICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage startups at the University of Toronto Mississauga , offering a wealth of resources, programs, workshops, and mentorship to individuals who are changing the world. Their mission is to provide a supportive ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them transform ideas into impactful businesses. Whether through mentorship, workshops, or access to funding opportunities, ICUBE is here to empower and guide innovators on their journey.

University of Toronto’s Innovation Network: ICUBE proudly contributes to the University of Toronto’s broader Innovation network, serving as a catalyst for entrepreneurship across all disciplines and experience levels.

ICUBE Startups Nominated to Pitch

STEM-Test

Kayshani Kanagarajah

GPT-Wiki

Peter Smit

Pawniverse Inc

Judy Seohyun Kim

Join us on November 22nd at the Ideation Innovathon Pitch

Meet our Speaker & Judges

  • Councilor Martin Reid

    Elected Mississaugal Ward 9 Councilor (2022)

  • Laura Scarlet

    Laura Scarlet

    Marketing Director of Nobellum Enterprise.

  • Taiwo Oyewole

    Taiwo Oyewole

    Senior Advisor in the Nobellum Innovator Program and the Lead Advisor at LatAm Startups.

  • Mayuran Yogarajah

    Index Exchange

  • Haze Schepmyer

    Life-Event Transition Consultant