Start-up, Leadership and MVP Development

Shiftkey Build: Residency Program

ShiftKey Build aims to give students the opportunity to experiment with the world of tech startups. Everyone has ideas, but only a few take those ideas all the way. ShiftKey Labs will help you shape your idea into something real, and can help connect you to full-scale incubators and accelerators in the province when you are ready. Build programs are available to post-secondary students across the province. 

Residency program

Empowering entrepreneurs to pursue their passion

Welcome to our Startup Residency program, now in its second year of empowering tech startups to shape their ideas and begin on their entrepreneurial journey. In Fall 2024, we are offering higher funds, enhanced support through two pitch competitions and a robust network of industry connections. Participants will engage in regular mentorship sessions and benefit from hands-on workshops conducted by seasoned entrepreneurs and experts with additional customized support to teams. Our program will run from mid September until the end of March 2025. 

Residents 2024-2025

Car Grep: Huy and Eduard. CarGrep is an innovative platform that automates the car-buying process by gathering listings from dealerships and private sellers into one hub. Users can search for vehicles using simple, everyday language, and our AI will find the best matches based on their input. The system also checks important details like vehicle history and ratings, offering the top choices without the need for users to know much about cars.
Mi’kmaq Memory: Naya, Pieke, and Hency. Mi'kmaq Memory is a non-profit initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive digital platform that preserves, shares, and recreates the rich cultural heritage of the Mi'kmaq people of Nova Scotia. The platform will also serve as a space to raise awareness of contemporary issues facing the Mi'kmaq community.
Meet the Build Teams
Bean: Vansh and Pankrit. Created for people with busy lives, wanting to cook more and waste less ingredients. Effortless cooking, personalized meal planning, and sustainable living all in one app. Bean leverages advanced Al technology to transform everyday cooking and meal planning. Our app simplifies the decision-making process for what to cook by recommending personalized meals based on the ingredients available in your kitchen. By scanning a single photo of your groceries, Bean identifies items and their expiry dates, reducing food waste and promoting sustainable habits. Ideal for busy professionals and students, Bean offers a unique combination of convenience, cost-saving, and environmental consciousness.

Applications for 2024-2025 are closed.

What Do You Need To Know

You can apply for residency as an individual or a team of co-founders. You must meet certain criteria, and be able to demonstrate why your team deserves to be part of the residency program. 

  • Access to $1500 in funds to go towards your startup (receipts required)
  • Bi-weekly mentoring session with a ShiftKey Mentor
  • Monthly workshops conducted by seasoned entrepreneurs and experts
  • Two pitch competitions offering significant exposure and opportunities for substantial investment

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