ascend accelerator graduates (from left) joshua sanchez, aliss chavarri, lesly gunasekara, and bryan wong are pictured with ingenuity manager alyson mackay. 

april 9, 2024 – thunder bay and orillia, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 recently celebrated graduates from its fourth cohort of the ascend accelerator program, hosted by the ingenuity incubator space.

this year’s cohort saw four student-led thunder bay and orillia-based ventures navigate their way through the entrepreneurial journey. the businesses range from augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr) software development to sustainability consulting services, and airbnb cleaning solutions.

along with funding from the john dobson foundation, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 were provided with a platform to transform their ideas into tangible realities. participants received mentorship and weekly workshops and were held accountable to milestone goals created over the 10-week program, which ran from january to march.

ingenuity manager alyson mackay said it was exciting to help the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 develop their businesses. “i continue to be amazed at the talent that we are seeing in our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . the level of commitment and passion i have seen from these participants is incredible and i look forward to continuing to work with them,” she said.

nestar is one of four new businesses supported through ascend. created by joshua sanchez and aliss chavarri, the thunder bay-based business specializes in providing rental solutions that enhance the renting experience for both landlords and tenants.

nestar’s user-friendly website provides automatic payment facilities, electronic lease signing, and a sophisticated matching system with integrated background checks to connect the right tenants with the right landlords. the business is committed to setting new standards in the rental industry and transforming the way people rent and manage properties in thunder bay.

“the ascend accelerator program has had a profound impact on our company, allowing us to navigate challenges and seize opportunities we never thought possible,” sanchez said.

“their spaces, webinars, and connections provided us with the resources and knowledge needed to develop, launch and grow our business. we are truly grateful for their dedication to our success and recognize the countless entrepreneurs who would greatly benefit from this program. thank you for believing in us and helping us turn our vision into reality.”

sidney howlett started sidney howlett consulting in orillia to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of climate action. her firm delivers a comprehensive suite of services including consultation on climate action and sustainability strategies, professional development workshops, public speaking engagements, and informed research support.

“from access to a lawyer to review my service contracts to guidance in developing my website, the mentorship, funding, and workshops have been instrumental in establishing my business,” howlett said. “i have already had my first successful climate action consultation with a school board and can't wait to see the impact my services have thanks to the support of the ascend accelerator program."

bryan wong’s venture, sprout circle, is pushing the boundaries of technology by developing cutting-edge interactive ar/vr solutions that revolutionize education, offering 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and professionals alike an unparalleled opportunity to explore and comprehend complex concepts in an immersive 3d environment.

lesly gunasekara’s lavender and luxe cleaning services specializes in premium cleaning services exclusively for airbnb hosts. from swift turnovers to deep cleaning between guest stays, they ensure airbnb properties maintain the highest standards of cleanliness.

dr. andrew p. dean, lakehead’s vice-president, research and innovation, congratulated the five graduates of the program, wishing them luck with their businesses.

“the graduating entrepreneurs have demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by addressing market gaps with their unique products and services. their contributions are meeting consumer needs but also fostering regional economic growth,” dr. dean said.

“i would like to congratulate all the graduates. i wish you all the best as you take your businesses to the next level in your entrepreneurial journey.”

for more about ingenuity, visit www.hsbcwebinars.com/centre/ingenuity.

december 7, 2023 – thunder bay and orillia, ont.

research infosource has named lakehead the number three university in canada in the undergraduate category of its annual research university of the year assessment. 

lakehead was ranked in the top spot from 2015 to 2019 — the first time an institution in research infosource's undergraduate category was ever ranked research university of the year five years in a row. 

lakehead president and vice-chancellor dr. gillian siddall said she is proud that the university has returned to the podium. 

“thank you to our researchers and their partners for an exceptional year,” dr. siddall said. 

“kudos must also go to the hard work and dedication of our offices of research services and innovation, partnerships and economic development, which have helped put 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 among the highest-ranked universities in canada and around the world.” 

lakehead’s placement with the top of the country’s undergraduate universities category is based on the university standing out on a balanced scorecard of research inputs and outputs, according to the annual ranking of canada’s top 50 research universities by research infosource, canada’s source of research and development intelligence. 

dr. andrew p. dean, lakehead’s vice-president, research and innovation, said he was very pleased to rank in the top three universities in canada in the undergraduate category. 

“this ranking reflects the impact and importance of the research that is happening at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . we continually place among the top universities in the country for citations and research funding. in northern ontario, we are the trusted expert for knowledge transfer that leads to innovation and economic development,” dr. dean said.

one of the research outputs being measured is not-for-profit research income. within this category, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is number one in canada for three years in a row

“this ranking reflects our commitment to working with numerous partners across our regions as we address such current challenges as health-care inequities, food insecurity, housing access, and climate change. 

he added that lakehead’s recently extended research plan, 2024 - 2026, is built around five key priorities and it reflects areas of importance and future growth within the regions the university serves. 

“阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 continues to be a research-intensive university and views research and innovation as an important economic driver for our regions,” dr. dean said.

research infosource’s calculation of its research universities of the year involves examining several factors, including the total amount of sponsored research funding received by each university, research intensity per faculty (total research income per faculty member), research intensity per graduate student (total research income per graduate student), total number of publications, publication intensity, and publication impact. 

“excellent scholarly research combined with research leadership have put lakehead among the research leaders in its tier,” said ron freedman, ceo of research infosource inc. 

“especially notable is the high level of research income coming from partnerships and collaborations from 2018-2022, which is a strong indicator of research relevance.” 

click here to visit the research infosource website for more information. 

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