Nobellum spotlighted at the City of Toronto Small Business Forum
With over 7,000 registrants, the City of Toronto Small Business Forum was the highlight of Small Business Month for businesses across the GTA. The event spotlighted the Nobellum Innovator Program and the startups who are currently being accelerated as participants of Nobellum’s 2023 cohort. Nobellum’s mandate is to support the startup of 100 Black-owned businesses in STEM by 2025. Backed by the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Innovator Program provides early-stage startups the opportunity to receive training, coaching, and funding at no cost to them.
The Small Business Forum featured panels, keynotes, and a diverse trade show which highlighted businesses from all backgrounds, including Nobellum. Startups from the Nobellum Innovator Program hit the tradeshow to market, dazzle, and amaze attendees by showcasing their innovative products, services, and cutting-edge inventions. Among the startups that participated were:
Startups that Pitched at SBF
The day came to an exciting end when six dynamic Nobellum startups made their pitch on the mainstage, and Kiwi Charge, a startup that creates portable electric car chargers, took first place!
While the spotlight was on Kiwi Charge, it’s important to acknowledge the commendable performances of the other teams that trailed closely behind. Here are the top three teams:
1st Place: Kiwi Charge - $4,000
Powering the Future of Sustainable Mobility with Autonomous Electric Vehicles.
2nd Place: Cornacropia - $3,000
Revolutionizing agriculture with AI, connecting farmers and buyers for fairer, direct trade
3rd Place: Magnify Access - $2,000
Transforming digital barriers into bridges for those with disabilities.
In addition to these, we also had an Audience Choice Award at the conclusion of the event. The winner of this special recognition was
Audience Choice Award: Foodbric - $1,000
From Potato Waste to Fashion Statement. Learn they produce amazing products that are vegan, durable, and stylish with potato leather.
Congratulations to all the teams for their outstanding efforts!
BMO was the proud sponsor of the Nobellum 2023 Cohort as they participated in the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum Trade Show. Last June, BMO honoured Nobellum Founder, Melisa Ellis, with an award for Black Tech Community Builder of the Year at the 2023 Obsidi by The Black Professionals in Tech Network Awards, presented by BMO. This award represents her dedication to inspiring a new generation of STEM professionals and leading initiatives that support the start-up of at least 100 Black-led businesses in STEM by 2025.
For more information on Nobellum and the Small Business Forum, visit:
Website: www.nobellum.com/sbf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobellum/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nobellum/
Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/nobellum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobellum/
