News Summary

NBA All-Star and former Toronto Raptors player Pascal Siakam has partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University’s tech incubator, DMZ, to launch the Siakam EdTech Engine, a 12-week virtual accelerator program for early-stage EdTech startups in Canada and the United States. The program, supported by Siakam’s foundation PS43 and DMZ, aims to provide mentorship, industry collaboration, and resources to startups developing innovative educational tools. With a focus on culturally relevant and community-based solutions, the accelerator seeks to impact underserved communities by offering products in English and French. The program will culminate in a Demo Day, where participants can win grant prizes worth $50,000.