{"id":9725,"date":"2023-04-12T18:17:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T18:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/?page_id=9725"},"modified":"2024-05-24T18:52:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T18:52:18","slug":"bridge-to-startup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/bridge-to-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST Bridge to Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:30vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#222222\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1369\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5225\" alt=\"bergeron building exterior\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/04\/bergeron-2512x1343_3x-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:51% 25%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 25%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/04\/bergeron-2512x1343_3x-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/04\/bergeron-2512x1343_3x-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/04\/bergeron-2512x1343_3x-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/04\/bergeron-2512x1343_3x-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container padding-v-lg\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.5%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero has-white-color has-text-color\">BEST Bridge to Startup<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:2em\">An immersive experience that allows students to make positive impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-text-with-video-modal-block container\">\n    <div class=\"row text-with-video-row \">\n        <div class=\"column-small-12 column-medium-6 column-large-5 text-with-video-content-wrapper\">\n                            <h2 class=\"h1\">About the program<\/h2>\n            \n                            <p>The BEST Bridge to Startup (BB2S) program is a four-month summer entrepreneurship experience that empowers students from the Lassonde School of Engineering to build startups based on their Capstone prototypes. The BB2S program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who will soon be graduating. The program provides them with an opportunity to pursue an entrepreneurship endeavour full-time. Undergraduate students are encouraged to turn their final year capstone projects into ventures, and Graduate students have an opportunity to turn their research into a business.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>The BB2S program provides a meaningful experiential learning journey that increases the likelihood of participants successfully launching their ventures and better prepares them for an entrepreneurial career (even if it ends up being at another company). BB2S will help students build connections and skills that will empower them to be the leaders, innovators and changemakers of tomorrow. The program reinforces Lassonde\u2019s (and York\u2019s) mission of equipping students with critical skills, attributes and knowledge that they will need in a rapidly changing environment, to have a positive impact on their community and beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong> As part of the program, each team\/startup will have the opportunity to work with a (paid) Schulich MBA\/Masters\/BBA Intern (hired by the team) for a period of four months.  Schulich Students will work alongside you to help develop : competitive intelligence reports, go-to-market strategies, fundraising plans and products roadmaps. Interested Schulich Students should email\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@schulichstartups.com<\/a>\u00a0for more details with an expression of interest (letter), link to their LinkedIn bio and resume.<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"column-small-12 column-medium-6 column-large-offset-1 relative\">\n            <div class=\"text-with-video-image-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: center \/ cover url('https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-46-150x150.png') no-repeat\"\n                             src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-46.png\"\n                             alt=\"\"\n                             class=\"text-with-video-image\"\n                             loading=\"lazy\"\n                        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url('https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/5J0A1175-min-1920x1281.jpg'), url('https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/5J0A1175-min-150x150.jpg');\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row checker-content-row\">\n                <div class=\"column-small-12 column-large-7 checker-content checker-content-bg\"\n                     style=\"\">\n\n                    \n                    <div class=\"mobile-container-xxlarge\">\n                                                    <div class=\"checker-content-inner\">\n                                <span class=\"checker-content-icon icon-Links_sr\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/span>\n\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"h1\">Resources<\/h2>\n                                \n                                <p>As part of the program, teams will have access to resources from BEST, including mentorship, coaching, training, access to prototyping facilities.\u00a0<br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><em>Please note that this program does not count towards a degree credit and it is not intended as an equivalent to an undergraduate or graduate credit course.<\/em><\/p>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: center \/ cover url('https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/5J0A1175-min-150x150.jpg') no-repeat\"\n                     src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/5J0A1175-min-1200x800.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"BEST startup experience 2023\"\n                     class=\"checker-row-mobile-img\"\n                     loading=\"lazy\"\n                     width=\"320\"\n                     height=\"245\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left highlight-top\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teams must have at least two eligible founders (maximum three):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Undergrad students<\/strong> must be in their final year and only have a few courses remaining to graduate from their degree program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grad students<\/strong> must have submitted their final thesis (masters or PhD) to FGS or have approval from their supervisor to participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams are required to dedicate two in-person days per week for their project (Tuesdays and Thursdays).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your project must leverage technology and demonstrate potential for commercialization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have or are willing to enter into a basic founders agreement before the start of the program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left highlight-top\">Program Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The BEST Bridge to Startup program involves five key elements:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/102.png\" alt=\"icon - business strategy plan\" class=\"wp-image-9777\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/102.png 256w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/102-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/102-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development of a Venture Business Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of a basic pitch document that can be used to launch\/fund the business after four months, following a structured format, with feedback given at each stage of the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/7.png\" alt=\"icon - online course\" class=\"wp-image-9773\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/7.png 256w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/7-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Completion of the Technology Entrepreneurship Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology Entrepreneurship course is  designed to help participants\/entrepreneurs navigate each stage of the venture creation process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/38.png\" alt=\"icon - head with lightbulb\" class=\"wp-image-9774\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/38.png 256w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/38-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/38-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentoring and Coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular mentor and coaching sessions with professional advisors who can help participants address the critical questions they face at each step of the venture creation process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/21.png\" alt=\"icon - group of people\" class=\"wp-image-9775\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/21.png 256w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/21-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peer Activities, Interaction and Feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peer feedback is provided each month to reinforce the design thinking process, embed divergence and convergence and incorporate the voice of customers and the need to develop and test prototypes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/76.png\" alt=\"icon - journal notebook\" class=\"wp-image-9772\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/76.png 256w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/76-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/76-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflective Learning Journal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will be required to keep a reflective learning journal, in which they will document their progress and reflect on what they have learned throughout the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the end of this program, on the Final Pitch Day, participants will pitch their business to a panel of expert judges and will fine-tune their business plans based on the feedback provided. As a result, participants will have their pitch deck and go-to-market strategy and will be prepared to launch their product\/service.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left highlight-top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestlassonde.apps01.yorku.ca\/machform\/view.php?id=57110\">Application<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that each member of your team must submit an individual application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bestlassonde.apps01.yorku.ca\/machform\/view.php?id=57110\">Application<\/a> for this program <strong>is now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">2024 Participants<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong>Sellstatic<\/strong><br>SellStatic is revolutionizing real estate sales with AI-driven solutions that streamline marketing and sales processes for realtors. Our platform automates tedious tasks, enabling realtors to launch targeted ad campaigns in just five clicks. By integrating with existing CRMs, SellStatic offers real-time market insights, pricing strategies, and efficient lead management, reducing the need for multiple software. Our aim is to empower realtors with technology that simplifies selling, making it more efficient and effective. <br><br><strong>Imam Khalid<\/strong>,<strong> Ahmad Pasha, Aditya Singh<br><\/strong><br><br><strong>ROUT3<\/strong><br>Simplify Complexity. Optimize Solutions.<br>\u00a0At Rout3, our core mission is to empower developers by streamlining access to a\u00a0broad\u00a0range of models, enhancing existing platforms, and fostering innovation in AI-driven applications. One of our\u00a0key\u00a0tools, the LLM Proxy, simplifies\u00a0the use of\u00a0Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. It helps developers reduce costs, improve output, and focus on solutions rather than technical details. Developers can easily access and utilize multiple LLMs without the hassle of setup and configuration.\u00a0<br>We want to democratize the use of LLMs and simplify the creation and application of AI-powered tools. LLM Proxy is just the first step toward simple solution-focused tools.<br><br><strong>Laxit Shahi, Dinuja Wattage, Victor Chung, Ahmed Ali, Alain Ballen<\/strong>, <strong>Naga Durga Rao Kunapureddi<br><\/strong><br><strong>Nobl Kids<\/strong><br>Nobl Kids operates as a SaaS marketplace tailored for children&#8217;s extracurricular activities, utilizing a B2BC model. Our platform provides a robust class management suite at minimal initial costs, designed to attract activity providers of various sizes and their respective networks. We offer features such as class scheduling, bookings, payments, and comprehensive management tools. At Nobl Kids, our goal is to bridge activity providers with their primary customers\u2014parents and children\u2014helping to scale individual businesses and foster industry growth. <br><br><strong>Huseyn Akhundov, Ethan Fifle, Georgy Retinskiy, Aradhya Gupta<\/strong><br><br><strong>optimaTRAX<\/strong><br>optimaTRAX is charting a course toward a smarter, more sustainable urban future. Merging AI with real-time data, our system promises to alleviate congestion and significantly lower emissions, targeting a 40% reduction in GHG\/CO2 and a 30% increase in fuel efficiency. Our user-centric platform doesn\u2019t just forecast traffic\u2014it dynamically adapts, optimizing routes for municipal and logistics needs, and ensures public safety. We&#8217;re reshaping the urban fabric by replacing outdated systems with scalable, predictive traffic management, committed to seamless logistics and a smaller environmental footprint.<br><br><strong>John Bagshaw, Abdul Muneeb, Apoorva Kushagra<\/strong><br><br><strong>NeuroG<\/strong><br>The development of non-invasive tools for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases is critical due to the limitations of current methods. This project explores the potential of eye movement and brain signal analysis in combination with AI for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. By creating smart goggles and employing AI-assisted biomarker discovery, the project aims to develop a highly accurate and accessible diagnostic tool for early intervention and improved patient outcomes.<br><br><strong>Alireza Norouziazad, Kasra GhanbariMonfared, Nehil Mahindru, Shaylin Ziaei, Farzin Deljoo<\/strong>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Past BB2S participants<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong>REEFERS<\/strong><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"412\" class=\"wp-image-8888\" style=\"width: 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-24-at-3.08.39-PM.png\" alt=\"Reefers Technologies Inc logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-24-at-3.08.39-PM.png 418w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-24-at-3.08.39-PM-300x296.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><strong><br><\/strong>The project is an energy recovery system that uses the exhaust gases to create electricity to power the refrigeration system of refrigerated truck trailers.<br><strong>Mhd Youssef Demashkieh:\u00a0<\/strong>CEO &amp; Founder\u00a0<br><strong>Jad Zeitun:\u00a0<\/strong>Mechanical Design Engineer<br><br><br><strong>MechTronX Inc.<\/strong><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-10099\" style=\"width: 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19.png\" alt=\"Mechtronx inc.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19.png 500w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br>MechTronX Inc. is an innovative tech company based in Toronto that specializes in addressing the research and development (R&amp;D) needs of startups. Our mission is to provide cost-effective, customized solutions that cater to the unique technical requirements of early-stage companies. What sets us apart is our commitment to collaboration, ensuring the success of both MechTronX Inc. and our clients. We actively seek partnerships and cooperative arrangements, nurturing a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and access to valuable resources.\u00a0<br>With a target audience of startups within York University&#8217;s entrepreneurial ecosystem, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including consultation, simulation, prototyping, and assistance with mass manufacturing. Our expertise spans mechanical systems, electronic systems, computer vision, ML, and AI. We prioritize intellectual property protection and leverage our technical expertise and market insights to empower startups in accelerating their innovation and achieving their business objectives.<br><strong>Muhammad Ali Toor &#8211;<\/strong> Chief Technology Officer<br><strong>Eric Wong<\/strong> &#8211; Software Engineer<br><strong>Mohammad Shamail<\/strong> &#8211; Chief Operating Officer<br><br><strong><br>PoweRanger<br><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" class=\"wp-image-9979\" style=\"width: 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2.png\" alt=\"Poweranger Multifunctional Robotic Platform logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2.png 842w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><br>We are a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing power line inspection and maintenance. Our autonomous, remote power line inspection robot captures images along power lines, which are then analyzed using a machine learning algorithm to detect damages. By quickly identifying faults, pinpointing their locations, and understanding their causes, our innovative solutions help minimize production downtime and prevent unexpected power outages. Our approach enables power system operators to maintain uninterrupted operations while reducing downtime and associated costs.<br><strong>Christopher Korfmann<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CEO &amp; Founder<br><strong>Mohammad Fulwala<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Co-founder<br><strong>Rizwan Bhatti<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Co-founder<br><br><br><strong>Chatbase<br><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1027\" class=\"wp-image-9827\" style=\"width: 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/chatbase-logo.png\" alt=\"chatbase logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/chatbase-logo.png 1080w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/chatbase-logo-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/chatbase-logo-1024x974.png 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/chatbase-logo-768x730.png 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/chatbase-logo-600x571.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br>Chatbase is an AI chatbot builder, it trains ChatGPT on your data and lets you add a chat widget to your website. Just upload a document or add a link to your website and get a chatbot that can answer any question about their content. We aim to solve the problem of information accessibility. Many websites that have a large amount of content can be very hard to navigate. Even with search functionality, if your question doesn\u2019t match exactly with what\u2019s on the website, you will find it hard to get an answer. Chatbase leverages the power of ChatGPT to create a custom, intelligent chatbot for your website by training it on your specific data sources. This results in a highly accurate, responsive chatbot that understands user queries, retrieves relevant information, and provides natural language answers, making it easier for users to find the information they need.<br><strong>Yasser Elsaid:\u00a0<\/strong>CEO &amp; Founder\u00a0<br><strong>Pegah Fallah:\u00a0<\/strong>Project Manager<br><br><br><strong>HandiFuel<br><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1783\" height=\"1783\" class=\"wp-image-9980\" style=\"width: 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1.png\" alt=\"Handi-fuel logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1.png 1783w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Image_Editor-1-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1783px) 100vw, 1783px\" \/><br>We are providing automated accessible fuelling for mobility challenged drivers. Mobility challenged drivers have a hard time getting out of their vehicles to fuel up their vehicles. We are automating the process by building a robotic arm that will eliminate their need to manually complete the process.<br><strong>Abbas Qassim<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CEO &amp; Founder<br><strong>Solomon Ukwosah<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Project Manager        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide column-xxlarge-10 column-xlarge-12 column-medium-12 column-small-10  mx-auto\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8ee2ad45 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-auto bg-light p-1 column-xxlarge-3 column-xlarge-3 column-large-3 column-medium-10 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-auto card w-100\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-body my-0 mx-5 py-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-image-8899\" style=\"width: 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000.png\" alt=\"reefers tech logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/reefers-tech_1000x1000-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-footer has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block card-footer mx-0 py-0\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small column-medium-11 column-small-10 column-large-12 mx-auto has-small-font-size has-very-light-gray-background-color\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">REEFERS<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            The project is an energy recovery system that uses the exhaust gases to create electricity to power the refrigeration system of refrigerated truck trailers.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"280\" class=\"wp-image-8889\" style=\"width: 200px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-24-at-3.10.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-24-at-3.10.07-PM.png 434w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-24-at-3.10.07-PM-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><br><strong>Mhd Youssef Demashkieh: <\/strong>CEO &amp; 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Just upload a document or add a link to your website and get a chatbot that can answer any question about their content. We aim to solve the problem of information accessibility. Many websites that have a large amount of content can be very hard to navigate. Even with search functionality, if your question doesn\u2019t match exactly with what&#8217;s on the website, you will find it hard to get an answer. Chatbase leverages the power of ChatGPT to create a custom, intelligent chatbot for your website by training it on your specific data sources. This results in a highly accurate, responsive chatbot that understands user queries, retrieves relevant information, and provides natural language answers, making it easier for users to find the information they need.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"844\" class=\"wp-image-9938\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.23.30-PM.png\" alt=\"Yasser Elsaid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.23.30-PM.png 710w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.23.30-PM-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.23.30-PM-600x713.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><br><strong>Yasser Elsaid: <\/strong>CEO &amp; Founder\u00a0<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"1030\" class=\"wp-image-9939\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.22.53-PM.png\" alt=\"Pegah Fallah\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.22.53-PM.png 890w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.22.53-PM-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.22.53-PM-885x1024.png 885w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.22.53-PM-768x889.png 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-15-at-3.22.53-PM-600x694.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><br><strong>Pegah Fallah: <\/strong>Project Manager\u00a0        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-auto bg-light p-1 column-xxlarge-3 column-xlarge-3 column-large-3 column-medium-10 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-auto card w-100\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-body my-0 mx-5 py-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-10099\" style=\"width: 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19.png 500w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/best\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-footer has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block card-footer mx-0 py-0\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small column-medium-11 column-small-10 column-large-12 mx-auto has-small-font-size has-very-light-gray-background-color\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">MechTronX Inc.<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            MechTronX Inc. is an innovative tech company based in Toronto that specializes in addressing the research and development (R&amp;D) needs of startups. 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