Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre The Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University supports student and community-led innovation and entrepreneurship at Queen’s University.

linkt.ree/ddqic The Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre supports student entrepreneurship at Queen’s University.

05/29/2026


Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn featuring visiting scholar Archana Bhaw-Luximon from the University of Mauritius and the Center for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research.

This interactive session will explore how scientific research can move beyond the lab to create real-world societal and economic impact through entrepreneurship, collaboration, and commercialization.

Whether you are a student, researcher, innovator, or entrepreneur, this event offers valuable insights into translating research into meaningful innovation.

Event Details:
Location: Rose Event Commons, Kingston, ON
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

We look forward to welcoming Queen’s University and the Kingston innovation community for this exciting live event.

Learn more and reserve a spot here: https://lnkd.in/eZsNy-Pb



At DDQIC, we believe that everyone has the potential for creative problem-solving. Our mission is to catalyze this poten...
05/13/2026

At DDQIC, we believe that everyone has the potential for creative problem-solving. Our mission is to catalyze this potential, developing entrepreneurial mindsets and fostering a culture of innovation across Queen’s University, the Kingston community, and globally.

As we transition into the Launch Phase of this year’s Pan-African cohort of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship, we are happy to share key insights and cohort data with our global community and partners. Forty-two percent of this year’s Ignite phase were young women building startups across sectors in different African countries.

Decisions for the launch of the program will be released in the coming days; we are excited to welcome a pool of talented and most innovative entrepreneurs across Africa to this year’s Launch phase of the program.

Check out our 2025 impact report here: https://lnkd.in/eDQvitCX

Read more about our work in Africa: https://lnkd.in/d-Px5_kY




We are excited to share and congratulate our Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship alumnus Vict...
05/07/2026

We are excited to share and congratulate our Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship alumnus Victor Mugambe and current fellow Musau Immanuel Afrika on winning the Best Overall Pitch at the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat of Uganda Future Makers Hackathon 2026, securing 300 million Uganda shillings (approximately USD $81,000) for their venture!

ZuulaCare GastroDx is a dual-target molecular diagnostic platform designed to simultaneously detect Helicobacter pylori and Salmonella Typhi from a single stool sample, helping expand access to rapid, accurate, and affordable diagnostics in underserved communities across the African continent.

Over the last five years, we have been proud to see innovators from the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship continue to create impactful, community-driven solutions.

Read more about here: https://www.queensu.ca/innovationcentre/programs/jim-leech-mastercard-foundation-fellowship-entrepreneurship



As we wrap up the Ignite Phase of this year’s Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship(Pan-African...
04/27/2026

As we wrap up the Ignite Phase of this year’s Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship(Pan-African Cohort), we are happy to host the last Pitching Den this week on Thursday at 10am.

At this stage of the program, fellows are invited to submit a 4-minute pitch for a chance to advance to the launch phase of the program. To help them prepare, our Pitching Dens offer a supportive space where fellows can present their ideas live and receive real-time, constructive feedback from our team, mentors, and peers.

These sessions serve as an opportunity to refine storytelling, strengthen clarity of vision, and build the confidence needed to submit a compelling pitch.




Our guest speaker this week is Eva Barasa, a Chevening Scholar at the University of Sussex who will be hosting a worksh...
04/14/2026


Our guest speaker this week is Eva Barasa, a Chevening Scholar at the University of Sussex who will be hosting a workshop, Growing from Zero.

Eva is a multifaceted professional currently focused on improving livelihoods by leading change through practical, scalable, and innovative solutions. With over five years of experience across multiple roles, primarily in B2B settings, she has developed strong expertise in grant management, fundraising, marketing, communications, research, and partnerships.

Her career spans diverse industries, including insurance, non-profits, tech, and digital commerce, having worked with startups, scale-ups, and international organizations. This breadth of experience has shaped her systems-thinking approach, allowing her to connect ideas across sectors and drive meaningful impact.

She holds a BA (Honours) in International Business and Trade from The African Leadership University

Eva is also one of our dedicated Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship alumni program coaches, leveraging her fellowship experience to mentor and support the next generation of business leaders across Africa.
At the core of everything she does is a belief in growth, connection, and creating meaningful change.




Innovation in healthcare is often slow, complex, and challenging, largely due to evolving regulatory standards and syst...
04/10/2026


Innovation in healthcare is often slow, complex, and challenging, largely due to evolving regulatory standards and systemic hurdles. Yet, it remains one of the most critical areas for meaningful impact in every society.

We are excited to host Dr. Nevan Clancy Hanumara, PhD, a research scientist and healthcare entrepreneur from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for an insightful session on innovation in healthcare.

Dr. Hanumara will share practical insights and best practices on navigating the healthcare innovation landscape, from overcoming regulatory barriers to scaling impactful solutions. His work focuses on healthcare and human-centered design, with applications in clinical settings, emerging markets, and anywhere people and machines interact. He is well known for his collaborative, application-driven, and translational approach in teaching and research focused on medical device designs.




In our Ignite workshop series this week, we are excited to host Duncan Asamoah, a serial entrepreneur and alumnus of the...
04/07/2026

In our Ignite workshop series this week, we are excited to host Duncan Asamoah, a serial entrepreneur and alumnus of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship, to share practical insights on how to build high-performance teams for startups.

Duncan is the founder of MR. NEAT, a company dedicated to manufacturing high-quality car polish and shampoo. Through this venture, he has gained invaluable experience in building and managing multidisciplinary teams.

Duncan brings 5 years of experience as a program coach, mentoring and supporting different early-stage entrepreneurs across Africa.



We are happy to host the Founder and CEO of Deploy Resource Africa Ltd, Enoch Muwanguzi, for a workshop on unit economic...
04/03/2026

We are happy to host the Founder and CEO of Deploy Resource Africa Ltd, Enoch Muwanguzi, for a workshop on unit economics for startups.

Enoch is an agricultural engineer by profession; a Mandela Washington Fellow in the Leadership in Business Track; and an alumnus of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship.

He brings over 5 years of business leadership, coaching experience, and mentorship that has accumulated over the years through his business and coaching career.




In this week’s , we are happy to host Naturinda Emmanuel for the Storytelling in Entrepreneurship and Business workshop...
03/30/2026

In this week’s , we are happy to host Naturinda Emmanuel for the Storytelling in Entrepreneurship and Business workshop.

Naturinda Emmanuel commonly known as Emma, is a three-time Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Health Informatics Specialist, and Entrepreneur with a strong passion for driving socio-economic transformation through storytelling, innovation, and coaching the next generation of business leaders in Africa.

Emma has been a program coach for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship for the last 4 years. He brings deep expertise that sits at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship. With a strong track record in securing academic scholarships & grants, Emma empowers changemakers to leverage storytelling as a tool for impact, investment, and scaling ventures.



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