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Here’s how to get to the  YSpace Markham location! 🚀📍 #YSpace #YorkUniversity #Entrepreneurship #MarkhamCampus #SmallBusinessSuccess

Got a business idea but not sure what to do next? 🤔 Whether you’re just starting out or figuring out your next move, YSpace is here to help. Book a FREE Idea Consultation and get guidance on: • Validating your idea • Next steps to launch • Accessing tools, resources and support No pressure. Just real support to help you move forward. 👉 Book your session today, visit the link in our bio to get started #YSpace #YSpaceYorkSimcoe #TownOfGeorgina #GeorginaSmallBusiness #EastGwillimbury @townofgeorgina @eastgwillimbury @choosegeorgina

Ready to get your content DONE? ✨ Join us for a Guided Canva Co-working Session at the HALP! 🎨💻 Bring your laptop, your ideas, and your to-do list, and we’ll help you turn them into polished content using Canva. 📅 Wednesday, May 20 ⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 East Gwillimbury Public Library – HALP ✔️ Drop in anytime ✔️ Get guidance and support ✔️ Stay accountable and productive Let’s make progress together 🚀 Register at the events link in the bio. #YSpace #YSpaceYorkSimcoe #TownofGeorgina #GeorginaSmallBusiness #EastGwillimbury @choosegeorgina @eastgwillimbury @townofgeorgina

The best founders don’t build alone. 💪 Last year, Selena and Ben came to Italia360 with an early-stage business. They left with invaluable advice, new business frameworks and a network they didn’t expect. “Italia360 was one of the most genuinely enriching experiences for us as founders. The business and innovation frameworks challenged the way we think about building a company, not just operating one. It provides access to foundational knowledge that could otherwise take months or years to acquire, along with exposure to exceptional mentors who genuinely want to understand your venture and offer meaningful guidance. Italia360 also opened doors to relationships we did not anticipate, and those partnerships have shaped the direction of our work since. For any founder who feels ready to expand their thinking and circle, this program is absolutely worth your time.” — Selena & Ben, Italia360 Alumni (2025) That could be you this summer. Applications for Italia360 are open now! Start that business idea this summer. Italia360 is an accelerator run in partnership with YSpace. 🔗 Link in bio. #ITALIA360 #YSpace

A new legacy begins. On May 27, during @torontotechweek , a select few from our community will receive an invitation to a private dining room in downtown Toronto. By invitation only. This is the official unveiling of ELLA Legacy, a new curated program by YSpace ELLA. Only five founders, handpicked by a selection committee, and fourteen ecosystem partners, each seated with intention alongside the founder whose ambitions they are uniquely positioned to advance. A rare glimpse inside, before the doors open. #ELLALegacy #YSpace #ELLA #TorontoTechWeek

Step away from your screen and join us for a Founders Walk 🌿 Connect with local entrepreneurs, mentors and business owners while enjoying fresh air and meaningful conversation over the lunch hour 🤝 This moderate hike at Brown Hill Tract is designed to spark real conversations, build relationships and give you a refreshing break from your day. Whether you are an early stage founder or an established business owner, this is a chance to engage with others in the local business community while enjoying nature. Tues. May 19th 12 p.m. Brown Hill Tract 4389 Ravenshoe Rd, East Gwillimbury Register using the link in bio! #YSpace #YSpaceYorkSimcoe #TownofGeorgina #GeorginaSmallBusiness #EastGwillimbury @choosegeorgina , @eastgwillimbury , @townofgeorgina

⏰ Last call for Investor Forum— applications close in 48 hours: May 14th at 5 PM EST. If you’re in, here’s how to make the most of your Investor Forum experience: Before the event: Prepare your 30-second hook, have a thoughtful “golden question” ready, and know your biggest risks, roadmap, and growth plan. On the day: Lead with confidence, use each conversation to learn, not just pitch, and network with intention. After the event: Follow up while the conversation is fresh, make the next step easy, and keep track of key notes, insights, and next steps. 🗓️ App Deadline: May 14th | 5 PM EST 📅 Event: May 27th | 1–4 PM 📍 Location reveals upon RSVP In partnership with MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (@marsdiscoverydistrict ) and TD Innovation Partners (@td_canada ) Applications are open now — link in bio. #YSpace #YorkU #TorontoTechWeek #InvestorForum #TorontoStartups

POV: Developer by morning 💻, legal team by noon ⚖️, creative head by 3 🎨, and customer support by 5 📞. Solo founder life is not for the weak 😅👏 #MemeMonday #WorkHumor

So we kind of built a dating app for co-founders 👀 LiinkUp is the digital extension of Co-Founder Connect, designed to help founders, builders, and operators find real alignment before walking into the room. Think less awkward small talk, more intentional matches based on skills, vision, availability, and what you’re actually trying to build 🚀 Join the waitlist to be one of the first to try LiinkUp. Presented during @torontotechweek in partnership with @yspaceyu , @ideamississauga , @futurpreneur and SmartTO. Link in bio 🔗 #CoFounderConnect #LiinkedUp #BuildTogether #TorontoTechWeek #BEACommunity BlackEntrepreneurship

Celebrating student innovation across C4 and Capstone 🚀 What happens when students, startups, and real-world challenges come together? Smart ideas start moving. Through C4, York University’s (@yorkuniversity ) Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom, students worked across disciplines to tackle challenges with social impact. Through Lassonde’s Engineering Capstone, graduating engineering students brought research, design, and technical skills to projects built with industry and community partners. YSpace and SmartTO were excited to support student teams working with @quantuityanalytics , @luup.now (RideAlike), @masterly_inc , @getkiwicharge , MoonTrades Technologies, and @loop_parking . A big congratulations to Team 29 – PEKE, recipients of the YSpace-SmartTO Mobility Award, proudly sponsored by YSpace and SmartTO, for their project “Drop-in Regenerative Braking for Bicycles” 🚲. The award celebrates creativity and fresh thinking in smart transportation and mobility. From EV charging robots to AI-powered mapping, smart dashcams, license plate detection, and regenerative braking, these students turned big ideas into real solutions. The future of smart tech is already in motion. Interested in working with student teams on a future C4 or Capstone project? Connect with the SmartTO team at [email protected] to learn more. #SmartTO #YSpace #YorkUniversity #Lassonde #C4 @lassondeschool

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. With the Mentor Match Program, you can book a timeslot with an experienced mentor who can help you navigate challenges, make decisions, and grow your business with confidence. ✔️ Tailored mentor matching ✔️ One-on-one support ✔️ Practical advice you can use right away Ready to get started? 🚀 Visit the link in the bio. #YSpace #MentorMatch #EntrepreneurSupport #BusinessMentorship #GrowYourBusines

Looking to make progress on your business this month? 📅 Here’s what’s coming up with YSpace York-Simcoe: ✨ Founders Walk – May 19 ✨ Canva Co-working Session – May 20 ✨ Peer-to-Peer Networking – May 28 ✨ Create for Your Business: Makerspace Session with GPL – May 29 Plus, ongoing support to help you move your business forward: ✔️ Free Idea Consultations ✔️ 1:1 Founder Support Whether you’re just starting out or already building, there’s something here for you. 👉 Save this post and register for upcoming events link in bio #YSpace #YSpaceYorkSimcoe #TownOfGeorgina #GeorginaSmallBusiness #EastGwillimbury