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In the News
The following is the latest media coverage on the Summer Institute and those involved in our community.
The Summer Institute Demo Day 2020
December 24, 2019
Eight amazing companies were presented at The Summer Institute’s Demo Day 2020! We anticipate great things for them in future. Read about them here.
Big Congratulations Hazel Bea
September 15, 2020
A big congratulations to Hazel Bea for being featured as an editor's pick in their collaboration with A Beautiful Mess!
Hazel Bea is such a hard-working company and it's great to see them being recognized for their determination!
Upfront Cosmetics Success Story
August 12, 2020
An inspiring article about our Alumni "Upfront Cosmetics" sharing their success story. Kudos to their journey!
Introduction to the SI Seventh Cohort 2020
July 14, 2020
Well, the wait is over! Here is an introduction to our seventh annual cohort. Excited to start the program virtually as of now!!
Potential Motors Raises $2.5 Million
May 06, 2020
Summer Institute Alumni, Potential Motors, a software company that uses Artificial Intelligence to boost vehicle safety and performance, has closed a $2.5 million funding round. The funders included Build Ventures the Atlantic Canadian seed-stage investor, Brightspark Ventures and the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. They are working on a software product called RallyAI that it says will change the driving experience.
Summer Institute Alumni and Fredericton Entrepreneurs Launches Online Store For Plant-Based Products
March 25, 2020
A new online “shopping hub” for plant-based products is hoping to help local businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
UNB Institute Seeks Startups With A Bigger Vision Than The Bottom Line
January 08, 2020
Applications are now open for early-stage startups interested in being part of The Summer Institute‘s 2020 cohort.
Educated Beards Realizes Its Growth Potential
October 09, 2019
For business partners and spouses Kevin Leboeuf and Alicia Phillips, the success of their beard grooming company Educated Beards has been a marathon rather than a sprint.
Upfront Cosmetics Building Global Brand In Magazines Like British Vogue
September 30, 2019
A cosmetics company out of Fredericton has its sights on global markets, and some recent advertising in world-leading fashion and beauty magazines like British Vogue seems to be helping with that.
16 Pitch at UNB Summer Event
July 18, 2019
The University of New Brunswick on Thursday held its annual summer extravaganza in Fredericton, showcasing the companies graduating from two of its programs, including an all-female cohort at its Summer Institute.
Who Knew That Coffee Was Good For Your Skin Too?
June 28, 2019
Koffee Beauty has opened an office on Saint George Boulevard that will also serve as a retail location for its coffee-based scrubs and other skincare products.
Summer Institute's Sixth Cohort Businesses Already Revenue Generators
May 07, 2019
Seven businesses have joined the 2019 cohort of the Summer Institute, run by the University of New Brunswick’s J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME).
Dieppe Company’s Locally Made Concrete Countertops Are Rugged, Beautiful And Affordable
March 25, 2019
In Tuck Studio in uptown Saint John lies an 18-square-foot slab by DAS Concrete Countertops, a Dieppe-based company that’s among the few producers of concrete countertops in the region.
Forget the tennis ball: N.B. entrepreneur fighting back pain with the VertiBall
February 13, 2019
Curtis Kennedy is the founder of Vertiball, a portable, mountable, rolling massager. The company launched its Kickstarter campaign to manufacture its first order on Tuesday.
Give your beard some love
February 11, 2019
With more than 44 retailers across the country, Frederiction-based Educated Beards has captured the hearts and hairs of men looking to use a premier product.
How These Billion-Dollar Deals Helped Launch Fredericton’s Tech Scene
January 31, 2019
The idea for one of Fredericton’s latest tech startups was dreamed up on a hike in Scotland.
Beyond the trauma: How a 6-inch beard changed a soldier's life
January 15, 2019
Leboeuf and his partner, Alicia Phillips, are the co-founders of Educated Beards, a Fredericton-based company that sells natural and organic premium beard-grooming products sold around the world.
Summer Institute looking for startups with ‘big vision’
January 07, 2019
The University of New Brunswick’s Summer Institute for early-stage startups is seeking applications for this year’s 12-week accelerator program.
Canadian clean-tech companies to watch in 2019
December 26, 2018
Stash Energy, an alumni of our 2016 program, was named a clean-tech company to watch in 2019 by The Globe and Mail.
Student turns egg allergy into a business opportunity
July 23, 2018
Hannah Chisholm, who recently graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a bachelor of business degree in entrepreneurship, has created Eggcitables! – a plant-based egg alternative.
TME celebrates 13 startups
July 22, 2018
Thirteen entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial teams took to the stage in Fredericton on Thursday as UNB TME held its summer send-off for two of its programs.
Versatile innovations in skin care and maternity wear to launch at Summer Institute showcase
July 19, 2018
Two groups of entrepreneurs are looking to make a big impact on the lives of people in New Brunswick and across North America thanks to the Summer Institute.
Educated Beards take all-natural approach to helping with facial hair endeavours
July 18, 2018
You may have noticed that beards are back in fashion. Scruffy, long, thick and even braided. But growing a nice one is not as easy as it looks. Fredericton's Kevin Leboeuf knows all about facial hair. He and his wife Alicia Phillips have created Educated Beards, an all-new, natural beard care line.
Summer Institute helps entrepreneurs take their business ideas to the next level
July 18, 2018
For anyone with an egg allergy, one entrepreneur is going to give them the replacement they’ve been searching for.
Beard growing trials lead to biz for NB ex-soldier
July 17, 2018
Kevin Leboeuf and Alicia Phillips hold up some of the natural and organic premium beard grooming products they sell through their new business, Educated Beards.
Wear Your Label Co-Founder rejoins company as CEO
July 07, 2018
The co-founder of a New Brunswick-based fashion company is back as its CEO after taking almost a two-year mental health break.
Local inventor’s off the wall invention could ease chronic pain
June 21, 2018
Curtis Kennedy’s childhood dream was lacing up his skates for an NHL team. Instead at 14 he was diagnosed with Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare form of leukemia that can affect multiple organs, including the lymph nodes and skin. Now Kennedy has a new vision and at 21 and is on the verge of debuting his creation the Vertiball, a ball-on-the-wall massager.
The story behind Koffee Organics
June 12, 2018
Dry skin? We get it - The story behind the beginning of Koffee Organics coffee scrubs.
Fredericton-based energy storage startup Stash Energy nets $500k investment round
June 12, 2018
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) today announced a $250,000 investment in Fredericton-based energy storage company Stash Energy. The investment was matched by Island Capital Partners (ICP), bringing the total investment round to $500,000.
Seven New Brunswick Startups to Watch
May 15, 2018
Over the past several years New Brunswick has continued to grow with companies making an impact not just in our region, but on the global stage.
The Summer Institute working with fifth cohort
April 30, 2018
The Summer Institute is excited to announce seven new businesses have joined their latest cohort of aspiring entrepreneurs.
Ones to watch
April 30, 2018
These four new(ish) CEOs are recharging Atlantic Canada’s economic energy with everything from award-winning gin to bionic knees
#StartupEast Features the Summer Institute
April 18, 2018
Our friends at #StartupEast sat down with Program Manager Melissa O'Rourke to discuss the 2017 cohort and the development of the program since 2014.
Vertiball wins $15,000 at CBMC
March 05, 2018
Curtis Kennedy, alumni of the fourth Summer Institute cohort, was the winner at the sixth annual Canada's Business Model Competition.
N.B.’s Stash Energy Taking Part in Denver-Based Clean Energy Accelerator
February 15, 2018
A New Brunswick clean energy startup is participating in an accelerator that will help them develop their business south of the border.
The Black Arcs: Digital Tool for Land Use
January 26, 2018
Summer Institute Entrepreneur-in-Residence Jake Arsenault discusses his new venture, the Black Arcs, with Entrevestor.
Boiling Point Chats with Dr. Dhirendra Shukla
January 22, 2018
Greg Hemmings and Dave Veale chat with Shukla about what brought him to Canada and his dedication to the educational system of New Brunswick. They also discuss his passion for entrepreneurship, innovation and how he uses it to inspire his students (and our Summer Institute entrepreneurs).
5 Strengths in NB Startup Ecosystem
December 15, 2017
The rest of Atlantic Canada has a lot to learn from New Brunswick about developing startups. That’s the conclusion that I came to after a quick visit to Fredericton this week. It’s an impression that’s been percolating for several years. All four Atlantic provinces can point to successful innovators and support organizations. But here are five features that make New Brunswick special.
J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship recruits new director for startup accelerators
December 15, 2017
Our team continues to expand, welcoming Joe Allen as the new TME centre director of accelerator programs.
Summer Institute accepting application's for next year's cohort
November 28, 2017
The Summer Institute is a free 12-week program for entrepreneurs of all levels of experience, running from April 28 to July 20, 2018 at the J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship at UNB. Applicants do not have to be students or Canadian citizens to apply.
The Summer Institute accelerator seeks entrepreneurs with a global mindset
November 09, 2017
The Summer Institute with the J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship has opened applications for its fifth season and plans to recruit its most ambitious cohort yet.
Stash Explores Energy Storage Systems
October 04, 2017
With heat pump technology improving and the devices becoming more popular, Fredericton's Stash Energy is well positioned to build a business around storing that energy.
The Summer Institute a top accelerator in new Gust report
September 29, 2017
The annual USA & Canada accelerator report by Gust has listed New Brunswick amongst the Top 10 locations for start-ups accelerated and the Summer Institute as the regional accelerator that has invested the most cash in accelerated start-ups.
Kara Angus named an RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award Finalist
September 28, 2017
Kara Angus, founder and president of the Go-Go Group and Summer Institute Entrepreneur-in-Residence, is in the running for the RBC Momentum Award that recognizes outstanding female entrepreneurs across the country.
Atlantic regional Start-Up Canada award winners celebrated in Fredericton
September 06, 2017
Stash Energy CEO Jordan Kennie receives the Atlantic Young Entrepreneur Award. Dr. Dhirendra Shukla, chair of the Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship and Summer Institute Managing Director, receives the Entrepreneur Promotion Award.
Top 10 entrepreneurs to watch in 2017
August 31, 2017
Kayley Reed, co-founder and CEO of alumni company Wear Your Label, named one of the top entrepreneurs to watch in 2017 by TechRound.
Homegrown linden oil
August 30, 2017
Founder of Tilia, Sonya Burrill, speaks with CBC about her unique, non-toxic way of distilling linden tree essential oil.
I'll have coffee AND tea, please.
July 20, 2017
Chef Tiffany Tong chats with CBC Shift about the business, Teafee Beverages, she cooked up at the Summer Institute.
The Summer Institute launching another cohort
July 19, 2017
The Summer Institute is launching another cohort at their annual Summer Institute Celebration on July 21st. Melissa Erin O'Rourke, Program Manager, shares the details of the event.
The Summer Institute accelerates startups
July 16, 2017
Ten aspiring entrepreneurs from across Canada have gathered at the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton campus to launch various startups through the Summer Institute.
The Summer Institute brings together diverse group of entrepreneurs
June 15, 2017
Now in its fourth year, the Summer Institute accelerator brings together entrepreneurs for three months of turning their vision into a livelihood.
Chef Laura launches la Dulse Vie
May 01, 2017
La Dulse Vie is a New Brunswick-based company specializing in the creation of dulse chips. The company launched in August 2016 after chef/co-founder Laura Cushnie’s participation in the Summer Institute accelerator.
New Brunswick startup testing energy storage device in Summerside, PEI
March 28, 2017
A New Brunswick company founded by three university students has signed a deal to test an energy storage device they invented in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
12 Teams in Breakthru Semi-Finals
January 22, 2017
Alumni, Stash Energy, make it through to the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation Breakthru competition top 12.
The Summer Institute Seeks Participants
January 10, 2017
The Summer Institute is recruiting entrepreneurs for it's upcoming season.
It’s OK Not To Be OK – Introducing Wear Your Label
November 14, 2016
When Kayley Reed and Kyle MacNevin met while working with a local mental health organization. Kayley was battling an eating disorder, and Kyle living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD. They connected over experiences, but realized how rare it was to actually talk to anyone about their illnesses. From that realization, Wear Your Label, fashion tackling the stigma of mental illness, was born.
For startups like Wear Your Label, accelerators offer a crash course in business
November 07, 2016
Feature in the Globe and Mail: "Wear Your Label, a fashion line that adds mental-health messages to its casual clothing, was stitched together in a University of New Brunswick small-business accelerator."
9 fibre artists from New Brunswick to follow on Instagram
November 02, 2016
Two Summer Institute alumni made the list!
A day in the life of fibre artist Anna Mathis
October 20, 2016
Founder of Ploome Fibre Arts and alumni, Anna Mathis, chats with Created Here about running her business.
These Engineers are Bringing Canadian Innovation to the Smart Grid
August 23, 2016
Recent graduates of the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Engineering faculty—Jordan Kennie, Daniel Larsen, and Erik Hatfield—have created a thermal energy storage system for use with residential heat pumps.
From Arts to Engineering, this Startup Accelerator Works Across Sectors
August 03, 2016
The Summer Institute is a three month business accelerator program for entrepreneurs with an innovative idea, and the passion needed to turn that idea into a viable business. What sets the Summer Institute apart from so many other accelerators is its scope. Many focus on IT or engineering-related projects — we focus on all business ideas.
Seven New Entrepreneurial Ventures Launch through Summer Institute
July 24, 2016
The Summer Institute just finished up its third year of operation, which ran from May 2 to July 22. Seven ventures were launched.
Rescue drone in development at University of New Brunswick
July 20, 2016
The 'Breeze Bird' will identify swimmers in distress and drop life preservers with the press of a button.
Un camp d'été pour entrepreneurs en devenir à Fredericton
July 20, 2016
À Fredericton, un camp d'été, le Summer Institute, donne aux jeunes entrepreneurs des outils pour réaliser leurs rêves.
Team at UNB builds drone to bring flotation devices to drowning swimmers
July 20, 2016
Life-saving drone technology being developed by a team in the Summer Institute program housed at the University of New Brunswick.
Make way for New Brunswick's very own dulse chips
July 07, 2016
Laura Cushnie is the co-founder of La Dulse Vie, which creates Wayfairs, a chip made from dulse, a common sea vegetable that grows along the banks of New Brunswick.
Fredericton woman brings puppets to life with new business
July 02, 2016
Sylvette Fortin is the founder of Petite Fôret, which creates handmade puppets for children.
Ones to Watch: 10 of the Coolest Fashion Startups of 2016
June 28, 2016
Staying trendy in the fashion department is something that much of society aims to do. It is difficult to keep up with the ever-changing fashion trends. Newer startups, like those introducing themselves in 2016, make shopping easier. These 10 fashion startups are just the tip of the iceberg as dozens of new fashion startups are emerging this year.
UNB Expands Summer Institute
February 24, 2016
The Summer Institute, housed at the University of New Brunswick, is expanding into new areas and growing their program.
Fredericton’s Wear Your Label Goes International
January 10, 2016
Wear Your Label, a Fredericton fashion company gone international, wants to eliminate the stigma of mental illness one stitch at a time.
Dhirendra Shukla: Making New Brunswick the go-to Place for Startups
January 11, 2016
When choosing to move to Fredericton over six years ago, Dhirendra Shukla saw potential in the area and refused to listen to those who said there were no opportunities in Atlantic Canada.
Innovative clothing designer celebrates Mi’kmaq culture
September 23, 2015
After realizing that most aboriginal clothing lines originate on the west coast, Patricia Barlow-Arcaro has launched EarthWalk Apparel to celebrate east coast Mi’kmaq culture.
Limbic launches hand-crafted longboard business
August 22, 2015
Two University of New Brunswick engineering students have channelled their passion for longboarding into an award-winning entrepreneurial venture.
The Summer Institute on Information Morning
August 06, 2015
Dr. Dhirendra Shukla is the driving force behind the Summer Institute, a local program for entrepreneurs with a global reach.
New Documentary "Do Season" Features Summer Institute
July 30, 2015
In 2015, the Summer Institute was featured in a short documentary entitled "Do Season". The film tells the story of an under-performing city achieving economic prosperity the hard way. The documentary received honourable mention at the Los Angeles New Urbanism Film Festival.
Summer Institute mentors small N.B. businesses
July 31, 2015
A small initiative in New Brunswick is helping get businesses off the ground and hoping to dispel the myth that the province's economy is all doom and gloom.
'Self-care isn’t selfish': How Wear Your Label plans to help eradicate mental health stigma
July 26, 2015
Launched to counter that reality, Wear Your Label produces tees, tanks and sweaters emblazoned with positive and honest messaging, such as: 'Self-care isn’t selfish,' 'Sad but rad' and 'It’s okay to not be okay'
The Summer Institute joins Global Accelerator Network
July 12, 2015
The Summer Institute, part of the J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME) at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, is now among an exclusive group of accelerator programs with the Global Accelerator Network (GAN).
Instead of flipping burgers, student entrepreneurs create summer jobs
July 01, 2015
Exploring alternatives to the traditional "student" summer job.
Limbic Boards get business rolling with professional mentors
May 22, 2015
Alex Matson and André Aikens will have access to 3 mentors through the Summer entrepreneurship institute at the University of New Brunswick.
The New Fashion Line That's Changing How We View Mental Illnesses
May 14, 2015
Young entrepreneurs Kyle MacNevin and Kayley Reed hated the fact that they couldn't talk about their mental illness with their peers (Kyle has General Anxiety Disorder, while Kayley is recovering from Anorexia Nervoza), so they decided to come up with a fashion line that made it easy for them to create conversations about mental health.
'Sad but rad': Fashion brand aims to get people talking about mental health
May 11, 2015
A new fashion brand is trying to spark a conversation about mental health — and it starts with our clothes.
8 steps to launching a successful business in college
March 11, 2015
Starting a business before you even graduate from college might seem like a risky move, but it’s actually the best time to do it.
UNB celebrates newest startups at Foundry Fest 2014
July 28, 2014
Five new businesses are being showcased at the first Foundry Fest on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Station on York in Fredericton. The celebration of local business and entrepreneurship concludes the inaugural year of the Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship’s (TME) Summer Institute.
UNB Summer Institute seeks ‘artistic entrepreneurs’
April 09, 2014
The Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship on the Fredericton campus has launched an innovative and intensive summer program for entrepreneurs with background ranging from arts to engineering.
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