Demo Day Showcase 2023
Celebrating Black Innovation in STEM
Join us as we Showcase Black Innovation in STEM, hosted by Nobellum Enterprise on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. This event celebrates the one year anniversary of the Nobellum Innovator Program, U of T Chapter and recognizes the accomplishments our 2022 Cohort of Black Innovators in STEM. Through their hard work and creativity, these Founders are driving innovation and growth in the Black business ecosystem and we would like to celebrate them by providing an opportunity to win an additional $15,000 in award prizes.
Date
Saturday June 3rd, 2023
Time
12pm - 5pm
Location
UofT Scarborough
Awards
$15,000 in Award Prizes
Participants graduating from the Nobellum Innovator Program Cohort 2022 will have the opportunity to receive an Excellence Award, Cohort Choice Award & an Audience Choice Award.
Panel
Founders & Funders
In our panel "Founders & Funders" you'll get a chance to hear from industry leaders & funders who are creating pathways and access to funding opportunities to support upcoming entrepreneurs.
Hosted By
Naomi Addai
TEDX SPEAKER & DIGITAL MARKETING EXPERT
What Can You Expect?
Meet the Panel
Accessing Capital in the Black Business Ecosystem
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Malcolm Wright
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Tina Mbachu
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Efosa Obano
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Olu Villasa
Program Manager, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA)
Black Creek Community Health Centre & York University
Speaker
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Craig Wellington
Executive Director, Black Opportunity Fund
Speaker
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Doug Minter
Sr. Project Manager, Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Speaker
Meet the Panel
Allyship & Fundraising
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Melisa Ellis
FOUNDER & CEO, Nobellum
Moderator
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Kristen Marumoto
Manager, Spark Angels
Speaker
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Mike Orr
Co-Founder, Grapevine6
Speaker
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Dr. Georgette Zinaty
Executive Vice President, Corporate Class Inc.
Speaker
See you there!
Award Prizes
Excellence Awards
Cohort Choice Award
Audience Choice Award
Panel Speakers
Craig Wellington, Black Opportunity Fund
Doug Minter, Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Efosa Obano, Black Founders Network - UofT
Olusegun Villasa, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance - York U
Tina Mbachu, DMZ Black Innovation Hub - TMU
At this event, you will have the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs in your community and network with potential sponsors, customer or investors. Let's get plugged in.