We are excited to announce the 2024 cohort of EmpowHER Tech Launchpad program, empowering women entrepreneurs! This year, we are welcoming 12 outstanding women-led businesses to the cohort!
From personalized guidance to valuable networking opportunities and learning resources, this program is designed to accelerate growth, foster innovation, and empower participants to scale their ventures effectively. Get ready for a transformative journey as we support and uplift the next generation of women in business! The program is in partnership with IDEA and it will be conducted in person at IDEA Mississauga.
Food Mamba is a Toronto-based corporate catering platform that offers tailored solutions for company events, meetings, and daily meals. With services like Mamba Pre-Order and Catering Pro, they simplify the catering process by providing access to diverse partner restaurants and personalized event catering. They handle everything from menu planning to full event management, ensuring seamless, memorable experiences.
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Optinum Professional Corporation is an accounting and consulting firm that offers outsourced accounting services, fractional CFO support, coaching, and workshops. It has a niche focus on social enterprises, nonprofits, and startups. Their vision is to help make knowledge about accounting and finance more accessible so that organizations can be compliant and use financial information for strategic decisions. They save clients time and energy to focus on their mission and impact.
Talent Balloon is an on-campus recruitment consulting firm that helps companies hire early talent candidates, including students, recent graduates, and early career professionals. They offer 360-degree recruitment services for companies by leading on-campus recruitment strategies and assisting in the hiring of great talent. Their services range from the pre-assessment of job descriptions to managing the full-cycle recruitment process and delivering qualified candidates.
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Leopard AI is the revolutionary platform redefining how startups connect with investors and thrive in the ecosystem to succeed.
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Also Sophia is a product-based business offering a curated selection of home decor and celebration products tailored to minority festivals such as Diwali, Eid, and Ramadan, as well as general seasonal decor. Founded by Sophia Noreen, a visible minority female entrepreneur, the company celebrates diversity through its inclusive and culturally inspired designs, helping individuals elevate their celebrations and homes with thoughtfully crafted, festive decor.
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Petal is revolutionizing women's health with a flushable pregnancy test. Their innovative, sustainable solution offers unparalleled privacy, addressing the long-neglected need for discretion in reproductive health. By combining lateral flow technology with sustainable materials, the test provides fast, accurate results while eliminating plastic waste. At Petal, the mission is to empower women to take control of their reproductive health journey with dignity, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
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EmroPsyc is a mental health platform focused on providing accessible, compassionate, affordable, culturally sensitive and personalised care for NRIs and South Asians in their own languages.
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Connect Research is a dynamic marketplace designed to revolutionize collaboration in life sciences. By leveraging AI-driven matching, it connects researchers, consultants, and contract research organizations (CROs) for seamless partnerships. The platform bridges the gap between innovators and experts, optimizing project outcomes and accelerating scientific discovery. It empowers professionals to focus on their work while managing the connections that drive progress.
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Lady Rogue Beauty is a North American leader in Ayurvedic makeup, serving South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. Its products are formulated and tested on South Asian skin tones to ensure a comprehensive shade range that is currently unavailable in the beauty industry. By infusing Ayurvedic ingredients, the products offer skincare benefits along with cosmetic performance, providing a holistic approach to beauty.
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eduTechnoz gamifies Arabic learning, making it fun, fast, & easy. With 10+ years of R&D, its AI-enabled Arabic literacy model supports learners globally via its app Looga - Your Arabic Tutor on the Go (for adults), tutoring services (4+) and Arabic Curriculum-based digital resources. It has 200,000+ users across 45+ countries, earned international awards & recognition, and created a national-level impact where students who once hated Arabic fell in love with it. It's expanding into Farsi & Urdu.
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Honey Soul Food is a vibrant restaurant blending tradition and innovation, founded by Chanee Dowdie in 2021 and joined by Jason Martelly-Mclean. Known for its Famous Cornbread, perfected over 66 tries, it’s a go-to spot for comforting dishes like Honey’s Mac Pie and unique flavors like Mango Curry Chickpeas. With a focus on bold tastes and community, Honey Soul Food offers a soulful dining experience where great food and good vibes bring people together.
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Abimbola is an eco-friendly menstrual product company dedicated to providing safe, sustainable alternatives to traditional menstrual products. The company leverages technology through its e-commerce platform, making it easy for customers to access chemical-free alternatives to traditional pads and tampons. Abimbola offers chemical-free period underwear, reusable pads, and period cups designed to reduce waste and promote healthier menstrual care.
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