George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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George Brown Polytechnic brought together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry partners and community collaborators on June 25 for its annual Research, Innovation & startGBC Entrepreneurship (RISE) Showcase.
Meet the startGBC #WhyNotMe July 2026 Entrepreneur Spotlight: Burak Korucu, CEO, Visioom Inc. startGBC is amazing to be part of, simply because of the incredible minds we get to support and interact with. This month, we highlight a wonderful entrepreneur, who we have had the pleasure of being part...
Patchanon (Scott) Sanchon arrived in Toronto with a clear vision: to build something of his own in the global restaurant industry. Today, the Chef School alumnus and co-founder of Canada’s first ChaTraMue location is investing in the next generation through the ChaTraMue Scholarship.
The Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation is investing $300,000 to help more young people access education, develop in-demand skills, and build pathways to meaningful employment.
George Brown Polytechnic’s second annual Legacy in the Making celebration brought together graduates, families, faculty, and staff for an evening that honoured the achievements, resilience, and impact of Black students completing their studies this year
Today we are spotlighting Indigenous creator Falen Johnson, who is Mohawk and Tuscarora (Bear Clan) from Six Nations Grand River Territory. She is a writer and podcaster, notable graduate of the George Brown Theatre School, and a previous Coordinator of the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance.
A $500,000 gift from Scotiabank’s ScotiaRISE initiative will help George Brown Polytechnic expand the ReNEW Career Readiness Program, supporting internationally trained professionals and funding scholarships for women and girls facing barriers to education and employment.
Today we are spotlighting Indigenous creator Douglas Cardinal, an an Officer of the Order of Canada architect who is recognized for his commitment to excellence and his unique creative vision. He is credited with creating an Indigenous style of Canadian architecture that gas challenged the most advanced engineering standards.