WE-CAN
Kwe-Biz Accelerator client, Horse Sense Equine Guidance helps people become better version of themselves
Jan 14, 2022
Indigenous woman entrepreneur Micky Colton launched her new business in 2017 with the help of her daughter, Erin.
WE-CAN client Signable Vi5ion aims to create culture of accessible communication in the workplace
Jan 04, 2022
Leah Riddell is an ASL instructor, sign language illustrator and the owner of Signable Vi5ion, a Kingston consulting agency specializing in inclusion communication practices in the workplace.
Zamia Media gains better vision for future of her company through WE-CAN programs
Dec 16, 2021
Zamia Media is a global social enterprise that provides communication strategies, marketing tools, courses, and one-on-one consultations to not-for-profit organizations and social environmental initiatives to increase their impact in the world.
Alucia Lingerie finds valuable network connections and increased productivity through Wings program
Dec 09, 2021
Two Queen's recent engineering graduates founded their company as part of the Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative program in 2019, with the goal, “to revolutionize the bra industry with our designs.”
WE-CAN client Afiya Beauty providing handcrafted, nutrient-dense skincare across Canada
Dec 08, 2021
WE-CAN client Afiya Beauty is developing handcrafted, nutrient-dense skincare in Quinte West for cross-Canada distribution.
Building Momentum: How One WE-CAN Client Saw 3X Business Growth During a Global Pandemic
Sep 29, 2021
WE-CAN client Lisa Henderson M.A.A.T.O., CBCO is the President and Lead Designer at House of Three in Inverary, Ontario.
Queen’s Partners with Toronto Metropolitan University to deliver AIMday: The Future of Livable Cities
Sep 20, 2021
Queen’s and Toronto Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver “AIMday™: The Future of Livable Cities” on November 25th.
Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s patent agents help clients protect and benefit from their intellectual property
Sep 01, 2021
Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s (QPI) patent agents are helping Malcolm Eade’s company, Spectra Plasmonics, build a “defensive moat” around their unique drug detection technology.
Wellbeing.ai launches with 'wellbeing for all' as its goal
Jul 27, 2021
Digital Technology Supercluster brings partners together to develop innovative technology to support wellbeing
Five female entrepreneurs hope that PropelHER will lift them to the next level
Jul 22, 2021
PropelHER is the creation of Judith Pineault, a successful, Kingston-based entrepreneur who also works with QPI through its WE-CAN (Women Entrepreneurs Can program) where she acts a mentor for female entrepreneurs in the city and its surrounding area. This spring saw the launch o
Queen’s PhD candidate participating in Lab2Market program
Jul 12, 2021
PhD Mechanical Engineering candidate, Angelica Campigotto, is participating in the Lab2Market program this summer. Read more about her experience and technology.
Supporting women entrepreneurs in Kingston and beyond
Jun 04, 2021
Since launching 18 months ago, Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s WE-CAN Project has supported more than 800 women from underrepresented groups and sectors in achieving their entrepreneurial goals.