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WEMA and Queen’s Researcher present novel cervical cancer screening service and take home Audience Choice Award in FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition
Mar 08, 2022
WEMA Inc. and Queen’s researcher Karen Yeates is aiming to make the screening process more accessible to women, especially in remote communities, via a novel cervical cancer screening service.
WE-CAN client W.C. Creatives hopes to inspire other Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs
Mar 02, 2022
W.C. Creatives offers a modern take on native jewelry, fashion and crafts. Unique and costume pieces range from acrylic paintings to statement necklaces. Their work can be seen in their trade square boutique inside the Fort Henry National Historic Site.
Local WE-CAN client baking up success with help of various programs
Feb 25, 2022
What started out as a mother-daughter pastime quickly developed into a business. Over the past couple of months, Bread By Élise has built a home-based commercial kitchen and launched a new online store.
Thanks to the WE-CAN Project, Go Green Baby was able to plan and implement better digital presence
Feb 17, 2022
Amanda Findlay is the owner of Go Green Baby, a vibrant community hub for parents and children in Kingston, Ontario. The pandemic forced them to pivot and make changes to their digital presence.
Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation grants funding through Technology Development Pilot Program
Feb 08, 2022
Three Queen’s researchers have been granted funding through the Queen’s Technology Development Pilot Program.
WE-CAN client ARoots able to identify her pain points and create solutions through Compass North accelerator program
Jan 27, 2022
When the pandemic shut one door for Paulette Guelph, it opened another - allowing her to focus on and grow ARoots Natural Therapies.
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.â€
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.
From Lab 2 Fulfillment workshop aims to help women researchers, inventors and scientists
Oct 07, 2021
Purpose-driven workshop teaches women researchers, engineers, scientists and innovators how to transform research and discoveries into successful products and companies