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Yukon University
We support innovators and entrepreneurs with funding, resources, expertise and incubation.
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Overview
Yukon University is a flexible post-secondary institution that includes a place and pathway for every learner. Our students are grounded in education and research relevant to the North. Our resourceful and creative graduates are building a resilient, versatile and ambitious future for all northerners.
Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Founded
1963
Regions
North (NWT, YK, NVT)
Classification
Industries
AgricultureConsumer retailFood & beverageTourism & culture
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScale
Services offered
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Paid programming (cash)
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
- Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildingmedium confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Innovation Fund
Funding for innovators and entrepreneurs
Investment Readiness Training
Program to develop interest and participation in growing investment culture for entrepreneurs and investors
Summer Biz School
Program nurturing young entrepreneurs
Wrap-around Innovation Services
Professional services including intellectual property, legal, accounting support for projects meeting Innovation Fund criteria
Yukon Communities Small Business Network
Community network for small businesses
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Leadership
Matt Douglas
Managing Director, Mammoth Marketing
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