U of T Acceleratorfest 2025
Just in time for back-to-school season, join the U of T Entrepreneurship (UTE) Community for the second (annual) U of T Acceleratorfest and discover the extensive resources, spaces and programs available to all U of T entrepreneurs across the tri-campus.
Meet representatives from 12+ campus accelerators and their startups and hear from founders who are building businesses that are making a major impact.
Speaker Series Presented By
Attend the Desjardins Speaker Series "Space for Everyone – In Conversation with Rahul Goel, CEO and Founder of Nordspace."
In this talk, U of T aerospace engineering alumnus and repeat startup founder, Rahul Goel will share his journey from student entrepreneur in The Hatchery – one of U of T’s 12 campus accelerators located in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, to today - where is building one of the most ambitious companies in the country, focused on Canada’s future in space.
Rahul’s presentation will include advice and insights for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs, including:
How to best leverage the ecosystem at U of T and externally
How to finance an ambitious venture - bootstrapping, fundraising and beyond
Opportunities and challenges to building and end-to-end space launch system in Canada
What he wishes he knew as an undergraduate student
This interactive session will also feature an opportunity for audience questions.
Tour ONRamp, U of T Entrepreneurship’s co-working and community space (accepting new members) at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus and experience the thrill of our vibrant ecosystem.
All are welcome - regardless of whether you have an idea for a company, have already founded your startup, or are just curious - U of T Acceleratorfest is open to everyone!
Schedule
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - U of T Acceleratorfest Showcase
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Desjardins Speaker Series
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - ONRamp Open House