The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship offers resources and programs to help startups succeed at every juncture of their growth.
Mentorship and guidance: Through access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders who can provide advice and support.
Networking opportunities: Facilitating connections with other startups, investors, and business partners.
Workshops and entrepreneurship programs: Specialized programs and events aimed at helping startups improve their skills and grow their businesses.
Access to funding: Information and resources to help startups secure funding and grow their businesses.
World Top 3 University Business Incubator (UBI Global)
#1 in Canada for supporting the most women entrepreneurs (Pitchbook 2025)
Globally Engaged Ecosystem (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities 2025)
Top 10 Best Accelerator/Incubator in the World (Prix Galien USA 2024, 2025)
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Lean Startup
The program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is designed to train, educate, and empower Mastercard Foundation Scholars at McGill to build impactful ventures that drive meaningful socio-economic impact across communities in Africa and beyond.
The Dobson Centre Community
690+
active startups
624 active patents
$4.6+ Billion
raised in funding cumulatively
13,000+
jobs created
98 universities
represented
35 countries of
operation
Highlighted Dobson startups
View the 2025-2026 Dobson Centre Annual Report
Get in touch with the Dobson Centre
- If you are a Startup Founder looking for an entrepreneurship program, find the right program for you.
- If you are looking to get involved with the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, please contact us: Dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca
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McGill University
Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
1001 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 102
Montreal, Quebec Canada H3A 1G5
Email: dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Website%20inquiry)
Website: mcgill.ca/dobson
News
McGill Founders Selected for the Global Finals of the $1M Hult Prize in the UK
Published: 3 Aug 2026
Recap of the 2026 Dobson International Fundraising Tour
Published: 24 Jun 2026
Meet the 2026 Prize Recipients of the McGill Dobson Cup
Published: 15 May 2026
