DataKinetics Partners with 杏吧原创鈥檚 Innovation Hub to Support Student Entrepreneurs
Ottawa-based technology company has partnered with 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Innovation Hub to inspire and engage student entrepreneurs in their learning and new venture journeys.
鈥淒ataKinetics is an active participant in the community in terms of philanthropy and employee benefits that support gift giving,鈥 said Allan Zander, CEO, DataKinetics. 鈥淚 am proud of that legacy but as I reflect on where I am now in my career, my desire to give back now involves not only being generous with our community gifts but also in projects where we can give back in terms of time, career development and the wisdom of my years.鈥
鈥淭he Allies in Innovation program with 杏吧原创 allows for that to happen. Not only does it allow us to be part of the school but to hopefully help inspire, mentor, and develop entrepreneurial students as they embark on their careers.鈥
The Allies in Innovation program connects businesses to students in 杏吧原创鈥檚 Innovation Hub to support and nurture future founders and changemakers.
鈥淲e are grateful to Data Kinetics for supporting the innovation ecosystem at 杏吧原创 and in Ottawa, and for championing our student entrepreneurs. We rely on the support of community partners like Data Kinetics to deliver high-impact programs that support experiential learning and exploration, launching a business or social enterprise and accelerating growth,鈥 said John Nelson, director of the Innovation Hub.
Led by the Sprott School of Business, the Innovation Hub serves 杏吧原创 students from all faculties in entrepreneurship exploration and new venture development through experiential learning, mentorship and support. Since its launch in fall 2021, the Innovation Hub has supported more than 100 student-led businesses and social enterprises.
Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, DataKinetics鈥 solutions drive more than a billion financial transactions from the world鈥檚 largest financial and insurance organizations every single day. With a focus on innovation and giving back to our communities, DataKinetics has spent the past 45+ years investing in people, ideas, and startups 鈥 helping to shape the technology landscape and great people.
