Prize Recipients of the McGill Dobson Cup

The McGill Dobson Bootcamp & Cup, powered by the National Bank of Canada, is a program designed for early-stage startups, with selected startups competing for over $200,000 in funding across 4 tracks: Technology-Driven, Health Sciences, Social Impact and Environmental.

Congratulations to the 2025 Dobson Bootcamp & Cup winners and runners-up, and a big thank you to everyone who made this program possible.

Meet the 2025 Dobson Cup winners for the 4 tracks

• Technology-Driven Enterprise
• Health Sciences Enterprise
• Social Impact Enterprise
• Environmental Enterprise

Additional Awards

• Mastercard Foundation-Dobson Startup Award
• Murdoch Family Initiative Award
• The Steven Pal Family Award
• The McGill Engine Prize
• Avmor Prize for Social Responsibility
• Ferrari and Cuggy Families Prize for Breakthrough Founders

McGill Dobson Cup Track Winners

Technology-Driven Track

1^st place: Arvo A.I.

Arvo A.I. is a research company focused on bringing people accurate and relevant information allowing you to know what you need to know to make the decision you need.

2^nd place: ClicCash

ClicCash is a digital payments and remittance platform, built for the Caribbean, to speed up the transition from cash to cashless.

3^rd place: Zippy Wash

Zippy leverages advanced laundry technology and eco-friendly practices to provide a reliable, timesaving service, ensuring garment care and stress-free convenience for busy professionals and students.

Health Sciences Track

1^st place: Biomë

We analyze the facial microbiome using next-gen sequencing to offer personalized skincare recommendations. Bigger picture, we aim to share our AI algorithm for bacteria interactions to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving therapeutic development.

2^nd place: MYO Devices

MYO Devices is a robotic rehabilitation device that replaces the wheelchair footrest, allowing patients to receive physiotherapy treatment directly from their wheelchair to reduce pain, prevent complications, and enhance mobility.

3^rd place: OcuVista Solutions

OcuVista Solutions develops drug-releasing contact lenses, transforming ocular treatment by replacing traditional eye drops with innovative, extended delivery solutions.

Social Impact Track

1^st place: FixIT

FixIT is a ground-breaking digital platform connecting local skilled artisans with customers, offering high-quality services through a seamless digital marketplace. Empowering artisans with visibility and customers with reliable solutions, fostering economic growth.

2^nd place: SheaME

SheaMe is a cosmetic firm that empowers women in Northern Ghana by redesigning the shea butter value chain. We enhance production quality, provide sustainable jobs, and innovate by converting shea waste into marketable products.

3^rd place: Euphoria Initiative

Euphoria Initiative is a non-governmental organization dedicated to combating period poverty. We empower underprivileged girls with sustainable solutions by providing them with reusable sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene education.

Environmental Track

1^st place: TinyBox Systems

TinyBox Systems is a cleantech startup reinventing the building blocks of homes to enable 10× faster construction, at a lower cost, while reducing CO² emissions by 90% - think modular high-performance homes with R-60 vacuum-insulated walls, solar roof, bioreactor-toilet, and closed-loop shower.

2^nd place: Typha Co.

Typha Co. is sustaining long-term remediation efforts to freshwater lakes by upcycling agricultural runoff nutrients into horticulture products. Providing vital ecosystem services to rural communities by managing natural infrastructure for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

3^rd place: LabGiant

Our AI-powered marketplace connects academia, empowering labs to share discoveries, sell proprietary tools, and rent equipment, helping researchers leverage resources to inspire innovative solutions and accelerate scientific progress.

Mastercard Foundation-Dobson Startup Award

1^st place: FeatheryCare Ltd.

FeatheryCare is revolutionizing poultry farming through the power of AI and big data. We aim to democratize data-driven farming to optimize flock health, streamline operations, and promote sustainable farming practices.

2^nd place: SheaME

Murdoch Family Initiative Award

ClicCash

The Steven Pal Family Award

ClicCash

The McGill Engine Prize

Biomë

Avmor Prize for Social Responsibility

IT Access

IT Access bridges Ghana's digital divide by providing free computer training to underserved children and sustaining growth through revenue-generating digital services for businesses, creating both social and economic impact.

Ferrari and Cuggy Families Prize for Breakthrough Founders

ClicCash