  {"id":374188,"date":"2025-03-28T15:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/?p=374188"},"modified":"2025-04-01T08:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:47:29","slug":"yspace-innovation-takes-global-stage-at-worlds-largest-tech-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/2025\/03\/28\/yspace-innovation-takes-global-stage-at-worlds-largest-tech-event\/","title":{"rendered":"YSpace innovation takes global stage at world's largest tech event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lisa Mohapatra<\/strong> and <strong>Katrina Sitkovits<\/strong> \u2013 participants in ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ\u2019s YSpace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/women-in-tech-jumpstart-incubator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in Tech JumpSTART Incubator<\/a> \u2013 have won a prestigious pitch competition with Bidblox, an artificial intelligence (AI) architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) technology start-up they co-founded. Now their innovation will reach the world stage.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidblox.ai\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bidblox<\/a> was created to address \u2013 and modernize \u2013 a common pain point in the construction industry: bids and proposals. \u201cThe preconstruction process is highly manual, error-prone and can result in significant financial losses during the build phase due to planning oversights,\u201d says Mohapatra.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2023\/09\/c-dustin-91AQt9p4Mo8-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x341.jpeg\" alt=\"Construction site\" class=\"wp-image-341084\" style=\"width:707px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2023\/09\/c-dustin-91AQt9p4Mo8-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x341.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2023\/09\/c-dustin-91AQt9p4Mo8-unsplash-scaled-1-400x133.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2023\/09\/c-dustin-91AQt9p4Mo8-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x512.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2023\/09\/c-dustin-91AQt9p4Mo8-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x682.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bidblox, an artificial intelligence (AI) architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) technology start-up was created to address and modernize bids and proposals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Canadian startup provides support with AI-powered construction technology that streamlines bidding workflows for AEC companies by automating proposal generation, bid analysis and subcontractor management. The result is a reduction in manual effort and errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the support of the Canada Startup Association, the pair were eager to present Bidblox at the Toronto Roadshow iteration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expandnorthstar.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expand North Star Dubai Pitch Competition<\/a>, which is among the world\u2019s largest early-stage startup and investor event. Their goal was to not just gain greater visibility for their company, but to get a foothold in the Dubai region where global tech innovation is rapidly emerging. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-374235\" style=\"width:263px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/03\/Lisa-Mohapatra.jpg 1651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lisa Mohapatra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cRecognizing that the Middle East hosts one of the largest construction markets, we saw a win as more than just recognition \u2013 it would open doors to a market with the potential to accelerate our growth to an entirely new level,\u201d says Mohapatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Win, they did. As part of the Expand North Star Dubai Pitch Competition prizing they received, they were given a guaranteed entry into the semi-finals of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gitex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GITEX 2025<\/a> compeition in October in Dubai, earning them an opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge technology at the world's largest information and communication technology fair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGITEX is the world\u2019s largest tech and startup exhibition,\u201d says Mohapatra. \u201cThis presents an unmatched opportunity for us to showcase our startup to a global audience and engage with investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWinning this competition marks a key milestone in our mission to transform the construction industry. It reinforces our confidence and validates our vision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That vision was cultivated partly through participation in The Women in Tech JumpSTART Incubator \u2013 a collaboration between YSpace at ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ, the <a href=\"https:\/\/schulich.yorku.ca\/schulich-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schulich School of Business<\/a> and Treefrog Accelerator with funding support from York Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created to foster a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, the program empowers women-led tech ventures by providing access to mentorship, tailored resources and strategic networking opportunities critical for growth and global market entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohapatra and Sitkovits credit YSpace for being instrumental in supporting startups like Bidblox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe JumpSTART Program has been incredibly helpful,\u201d says Mohapatra. \u201cThe mentorship, resources and supportive community helped us refine our strategy, fast-track product development and connect with the ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YSpace, for its part, also credits the Bidblox pair for what they and their company represent for those who go through their incubator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBidblox\u2019s accomplishment underscores the impact of our incubator in empowering women entrepreneurs to excel on international stages,\u201d said <strong>Nicole Troster<\/strong>, the ELLA program founder at YSpace. \u201cWe are proud to see our founders making significant strides in the tech industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about YSpace, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/yspaceyu.ca\/\">yspaceyu.ca<\/a>; for more on the program visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/women-in-tech-jumpstart-incubator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in Tech JumpSTART program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With files from Jiho Bak<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Canadian startup 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