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McMaster spin-out biotech company gets $2.5M in seed funding to develop critical medicines

The funding will power even closer ties between Stoked Bio Inc and the Stokes Lab at McMaster as they propel a suite of new drug candidates toward the clinic.
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Powered by people: Made at Mac celebration highlights entrepreneurial momentum at McMaster 

The event offered an opportunity for innovators, investors and partners to network and learn about the commercialization journey from discoveries in the lab to real-world impact. 
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Eyes don’t lie: Assistant professor and PhD student launch start-up

Lauren Fink and Shreshth Saxena are cofounders of SocialEyes, a software start-up that’s taking eye-tracking research out of the lab and into concerts, galleries, classrooms and campaign trails.
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McMaster Student Seed Fund helps entrepreneurs build momentum

The new seed fund program, made specifically for students, is helping founders build innovative solutions to improving life.
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Made at Mac: Annual showcase will celebrate McMaster entrepreneurship

Connect with startup founders and learn more about how McMaster innovators are turning their cutting-edge research and ideas into real-world impact.
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McMaster awarded $300,000 to expand Startup Survivor program

The investment will be used to expand the Startup Survivor program, a four-month innovation program and pitch competition that supports McMaster entrepreneurs as they work to launch and grow their ventures.
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Community, collaboration, confidence: Women in entrepreneurship event offers empowering insights

Students, staff and alumni gathered to hear from inspiring leaders and innovators at an event organized by the Student Success Centre and the Office of Alumni Engagement this week. 
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New roadmap for accelerated commercialization and entrepreneurship at McMaster

The summary report is an important step in advancing McMaster's innovation ecosystem and supporting its growing community of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners.
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Twin sisters form a formidable team behind stroke rehabilitation startup

iBioMed students Razan and Rawaan Abu-Shaera partner on Biomedtrix Innovations Inc., an early-stage digital health startup.
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New space at MIP helps entrepreneurs LevelUp their businesses

A launchpad for innovation, LevelUp provides startups with the resources and community support they need to scale their businesses.
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How much does personal preference matter when choosing a startup location?

More than you'd think, Judy Han finds. Even if business is doing well in a given location, startup founders are unlikely to stay there if they are unhjappy, the DeGroote School of Business professor says.
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Student innovator wins $15K at Startup Survivor for AI sensor that detects UTIs 

Manak Bajaj's Wonder Guard was judged the best out of five finalists in the culmination of the Forge's four-month incubator program.