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Programs<\/h3>
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  1. Business Incubator<\/li>\n
  2. Startup Survivor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>
    Programs<\/span>Learn about our programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Our Startups<\/h3>

    Our startups come from numerous industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Our Startups<\/span>Meet our startups<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Resources<\/h3>

    We support your startup every step of the way with mentors, service providers and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Resources<\/span>Meet our expert mentors<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Ready to be an innovator?<\/h3>

    We’re here to support McMaster students with an interest in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Ready to be an innovator?<\/span>McMaster Student Services<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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    McMaster's Startup Incubator<\/h2>

    No equity<\/h3>

    We do not take equity in your company. We facilitate investor events, connect you with the right advisors, provide strategic advice and help perfect your pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Incredible mentors<\/h3>

    Our network of mentors includes industry experts, serial entrepreneurs, and investors who will accelerate your company\u2019s path to success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Co-working space<\/h3>

    Work from a beautiful new facility at McMaster Innovation Park, a premier research and innovation centre in Hamilton linked to Canada\u2019s #1 most research-intensive university.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Established network<\/h3>

    Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.\u00a0 We host regular founder meetups and community events to get your brand out there. We celebrate wins and learn from failure together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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    Startups<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Millions Raised<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    1099<\/div>

    Jobs<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    50<\/div>

    Countries Reached<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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    The Forge and McMaster University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    McMaster is ranked among the world’s top 85 universities. Located in the vibrant city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, McMaster is home to over 31,000 undergraduate students. <\/span>Bringing together the best and brightest minds within our diverse student body is the spark that makes a brighter world possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Explore McMaster's Entrepreneurship Community<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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