The program is on pause for the 2023-24 academic year, as we revamp it.
With gratitude to the UTS alumni who volunteer their mentorship and expertise.
Mentor 2019-20
Mentor 2019-20
Mentor since 2021-22
Mentor since 2019-20
Mentor since 2021-22
Mentor since 2021-22
Mentor 2020-21
Mentor since 2021-22
Mentor 2020-21
Mentor since 2021-22
Mentor since 2021-22
Mentor since 2019-20
It's been a pleasure to be an alumni volunteer for the UTS Timeraiser Accelerator program! The enthusiasm and creativity that the students demonstrate every year is truly inspiring, and I've enjoyed helping them develop their ideas and seeing where things go. I was able to give the teams that I mentored advice based on my professional experiences, and can't wait to hear more about this year's ventures.
Mentor 2019-22
For biology and chemistry students and hobbyists, Armol has created a search engine for molecular structures in augmented reality that is content rich, results in better knowledge acquisition, and creates a more engaging, immersive learning experience.
The Terra Collections upcycles clothing to create contemporary, sustainable, and high-quality fashion for you.
For restaurants looking to expand into younger markets, BitMark Consulting provides bespoke social media solutions that allow businesses to attract younger customers, while saving time and money.
The Toronto computers project equips youth in poverty (k-12) in the GTA with used computers and headphones for free. We aim to help them access their right to a digital education, and have partnered with non-profit community organizations such as the Afghan Women's Organization and the Salvation Army.
For the benefit of restaurants and their customers, RestaurantDirect has created an online ordering social network that allows both groups to save money through an ethical business model, build stronger personal connections, and increase convenience.
Paedux is a web platform that provides tutors, students and parents with an efficient, streamlined tutoring experience while also giving disadvantaged students from lower-income families access to quality education by subsidizing tutoring costs.
Our team is passionate about solving economic struggles for small businesses, particularly clothing stores, and the inconveniences associated with shipping times and return policies. Our app will provide customers with same-day delivery and trouble-free returns.
Helping individuals with intellectual disabilities to plan out their futures.
A problem we’ve identified is that some schools in Toronto don’t have access to a robotics program. Our program can bring them a myriad of opportunities, such as hands-on experience building and programming, as well as in-depth research opportunities.
For seniors homes in Toronto, Chess for Connection offers youth-led chess programming that establish a community through building relationships between seniors and youth, bettering the mental health of seniors, and strengthening social connections eroded by the
For hobbyists and sports lovers, Gather has created a website and app to post events and find group sports and hobbies.
For large communities and clubs, Gather is a tool to organize and schedule events creating a more streamlined process to inform potential teams or students about upcoming events.
To benefit LGBTQ+ youth in Ontario, Rainbow Refuge will work with schools in Ontario to create intiatives such as gender neutral washrooms and GSAs, that result in greater access to supportive and safe spaces within schools, increased acceptance and belonging for LGBTQ+ youth to advocate for their own rights and needs, and valuable opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth to connect with their peers.
For people lacking stable access to food, ReFood has created a program that allows for the redistribution of left-over food from bakeries and restaurants to community centres that distribute free food. We aim to establish a guilt-free way of disposing food sustainably, and providing food to people in need.
Student 4 Students, has created a series of affordable extracurricular programming at schools in Toronto taught by passionate and experienced high-school students, so that children can participate in a wide range of sports and cultural activities.
June 12, 2023 web article + pitch recording: BNS News | Winner Magazine
"...the UTS Timeraiser program really allowed me to pursue something that I was passionate about, but at the same time, never could have done on my own. It taught me about many aspects of entrepreneurship and persuasion, from how to create a business pitch, to how to market a product, to how to fundraise and much more. It also allowed me to connect with mentors and learn the importance of networking, which I never really understood prior to the program...I know that the skills I learned will still be invaluable for (future) projects and ventures that I choose to work on."
"The Timeraiser experience helped directly teach me about creating a startup..."
"This is different because, in the end, you actually get to launch the non-profit or business to the world. Not only that, you get exclusive access to alumni, which also makes it a special experience."
"Entrepreneurship means creating something in society by taking a step forward and sharing ideas with different people. It takes people with different expertise and puts them all together to create something that enhances others' lives, while being able to be your own boss and innovate. Timeraiser has helped me develop a sense of what a company or start-up needs and how much each step matters."
"...the Timeraiser program really allows us to "get our hands dirty" and develop skills that are applicable in the real world."
"Accelerator deals with the participants in a case-by-case basis, adapting to the features of their startups, and also develops a broader variety of skills, all based on what each startup needs."
"I think my learning experience in the program reinforced the idea of using unique experience in a field to come up with solutions or start some sort of a venture, and also not forcing a solution to a problem."
"During my time in the Timeraiser program, I have learned that entrepreneurship and its skills are not solely for business owners, but can be used in multiple aspects of my life."
"One of our mentors was really interested in working with us for their social media, so we were really excited to get started with them. We are still finalizing the details but I'm really excited to see where our project goes."
"The most helpful moment in the Timeraiser program for me, was when we were told to create a business model template. It made me think hard about what features I wanted to focus on, and solidified the details of my startup."
"It was very helpful to both ask the advice of mentors who were knowledgeable about a specific area, (can't thank Ian enough for the loads of research he did on Canadian Non-profit legislature!) as well as bouncing our ideas off experienced entrepreneurs such as Victor who never failed to point out important points we've never considered."
"As it was for me, I think the Timeraiser Accelerator is an amazing opportunity for UTS students and I am very excited to see what ideas it launches in the coming years!"
"I know that the many skills I learned will be very valuable for me in the future!"