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Wings participant WEMA aims to provide early detection of cervical cancer to those in remote communities
Jan 26, 2023
Wing's participant WEMA hopes to improve cervical cancer screening access for people who live in remote areas, both in Canada and abroad.
Wings graduate LenSense aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma patients
Dec 15, 2022
A new method developed from Professor Yongjun Lai’s lab at Queen’s University is proving to be more effective in diagnosing glaucoma than current methods.
Compass North participant Fictionary lands investment opportunity
Dec 07, 2022
Kristina Stanley is the founder of Fictionary, a technology company that develops software which helps writers visualize their story arc by analyzing key story elements with AI and gauging how their manuscript compares to fundamental storytelling.
Wings graduate Nephron.Health looking to help kidney disease patients
Nov 15, 2022
For Nephron.Health, the business is more than just a passion project – the team is living the experiences themselves.
mDETECT getting ready to commercialize important cancer detection method
Nov 10, 2022
A Queen’s research discovery has the potential to become a game-changer for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Dynamiris bringing eye-tracking technology to market for quicker patient diagnoses and results
Sep 30, 2022
The year 2022 is shaping up as one to remember for the three young entrepreneurs behind Kingston’s Spectra Plasmonics.
Wings graduate Ruthy’s Reading Room is building a community of inclusivity through storytelling
Sep 29, 2022
Ruthy's Reading Room provides easy access to storytelling services for kids that includes education and stories that include people from diverse communities
WE-CAN client YGK Takeaway felt accepted and connected to community, leading to success
Sep 02, 2022
Teagan McLaren is the owner and founder of YGK Takeaway, a Kingston-based delivery service that supports local restaurant and retailers by providing a friendly and affordable delivery system.
Kwe-Biz – Supporting Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Aug 10, 2022
Kwe-Biz is an Ontario-based program that was designed by Okwaho Equal Source in partnership with the WE-CAN Program at Queen’s University
WE-CAN client W.C. Creatives hopes to inspire other Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs
Mar 02, 2022
W.C. Creatives offers a modern take on native jewelry, fashion and crafts. Unique and costume pieces range from acrylic paintings to statement necklaces. Their work can be seen in their trade square boutique inside the Fort Henry National Historic Site.
Local WE-CAN client baking up success with help of various programs
Feb 25, 2022
What started out as a mother-daughter pastime quickly developed into a business. Over the past couple of months, Bread By Élise has built a home-based commercial kitchen and launched a new online store.
Thanks to the WE-CAN Project, Go Green Baby was able to plan and implement better digital presence
Feb 17, 2022
Amanda Findlay is the owner of Go Green Baby, a vibrant community hub for parents and children in Kingston, Ontario. The pandemic forced them to pivot and make changes to their digital presence.