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From Lecture Halls to Boardrooms: How Three Students Built and Sold a Startup Before Graduation

Marissa Principato — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:36:37 +0000

While most undergrads were juggling exams and group projects, Sarah Simionescu, Jason Huang, and Nikos Dritsakos were negotiating a company acquisition. The trio – two computer science students from McMaster University and one from Brock University – launched SalesBop, an AI-powered sales coaching platform, while still in school. Less than two years later, their startup was […]

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Wonder Guard: PhD student’s new device aims to halt progression of UTIs

student — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:08:55 +0000

If you were to ask Manak Bajaj what inspired him to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering, one name comes to mind: Iron Man. In fact, it was what inspired him to complete his undergraduate degree in the Health, Engineering, Science and Entrepreneurship (iBioMed) program. Now a biomedical engineering PhD student, he may not have a suit […]

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Engineering graduates’ robotics startup AXIBO raises $12M

student — Mon, 05 May 2025 16:06:47 +0000

A robotics company that started at McMaster University is looking to recruit a team of passionate engineers to pioneer “made in Canada” humanoid robots. AXIBO Inc. has raised $12 million to develop advanced humanoid robotics, with the goal of unveiling the first prototype early next year. Anoop Gadhrri, Sohaib Al-Emara and Reiner Schmidt founded the company […]

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Auper Motorcycles and Invest Rio Formally Announce Partnership to Bring Auper Motorcycles and R$2.5b of business to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marissa Principato — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:10:51 +0000

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 28th June 2023 – Auper Motorcycles and Invest Rio are excited to announce their strategic alliance at the Collision Conference in Toronto. This partnership aims to introduce Auper Motorcycles, a Canadian-based electric motorcycle company, to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With strong founding roots in Brazil, Auper is […]

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Meet the Top Ten Student-Led Startups Ready to Conquer Startup Survivor 2023!

Marissa Principato — Fri, 26 May 2023 17:42:09 +0000

Get ready to meet the newest wave of student-led startups ready to take on the challenge of the Startup Survivor Program presented by The Forge! We’re excited to announce the top ten teams selected from a highly competitive application pool of over 80 student startups. These McMaster students and alumni are eager to take their […]

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Workplace Accommodation Platform AccessResolve Wins Top Prize in Nationwide Startup Competition

Marissa Principato — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:53:00 +0000

AccessResolve is streamlining disability accommodation requests into a simple, fast and compliant system for all parties. The new start-up at The Forge at McMaster University is also winning some major top prizes for their innovation and helping job candidates on the accessibility front. Start-up competitions nationwide are taking note of the revolutionary potential of AccessResolve. […]

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Brain health assessment technology developed at McMaster gives the brain ‘a voice’

student — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:14:50 +0000

This article was first published on Brighter World. Read the original article. A trailblazing brain health assessment technology developed at McMaster is continuing to grow in its applications following new partnerships with Boston University and the Canadian Armed Forces. VoxNeuro is a healthtech company co-founded in 2017 by John Connolly, a professor emeritus specializing in clinical and […]

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Mac grad’s robotic arm offers students a chance to solve the problems of tomorrow

student — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:10:42 +0000

This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article. As we mark Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster, we are highlighting the innovative thinkers working to turn ideas into reality. Stay tuned to Daily News all week long as we share stories of McMaster community members whose entrepreneurial skills are making real-world impact. Much of what you […]

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VoxNeuro Announces Collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces and Launch of Clinical Study Measuring Impact of Training-Related Sub-Concussive Exposure

Marissa Principato — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:12:00 +0000

VoxNeuro and CAF have partnered to study the cognitive effects following intense military training regimens designed to reflect a combat environment and blast exposure. Despite the high prevalence of cognitive issues in veterans and active military personnel, there is relatively little understanding regarding these cognitive effects and reliable monitoring. The study will assess the effects […]

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Longan Vision discusses the future with 5G

Marissa Principato — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:46:21 +0000

What comes to mind when you hear 5G? The cutting-edge technology is poised to revolutionize numerous industries, but how will this technology transform our lives in Canada and when will it make its debut? Watch Longan Vision, The Forge client developing smart technology for First Responders, discussing “The Future with 5G” in a documentary by […]

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