Community Innovation Lab (iLab) is a charity organization based in Durham Region. Together, Community Innovation Lab, it’s programming, and its co-working space (the Co-iLab Hub) represent a central access point for all entrepreneurs to collaborate, convene, and co-create solutions to gaps in social and industry areas.
Our accelerators are designed to help entrepreneurs grow their ventures at any stage of development. iLab’s entrepreneurship programs support Durham Region’s economic development and employment goals by empowering youth, women, social enterprises, and seniors, strengthening small businesses, and promoting community economic development.
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Dwayne Wright, also known as Mr. Fresh, was a past participant and graduate of one of Community Innovation Lab’s youth entrepreneurship programs. During his time with us he won first place for entrepreneurship during our NEET Youth Incubator Pitch Competition and was awarded $1,500 for his innovative idea of a subscription-based platform for Air Fresheners. Today, Mr. Fresh is the proud CEO of the Fresh & Famous Inc and has recently published his biography titled “Jane and Fresh: Becoming Fresh & Famous” a tale of survival and rising above.
We’re proud of Dwayne’s achievements since being a participant here at Community Innovation Lab and are excited to see him reach great new heights with all his future endeavors. Programs like our NEET Youth Incubator (NYI) that Dwayne had the privilege of taking part in, here at Community Innovation Lab, are one of many entrepreneurship programs we have provided over the years since 2012.
