The Laura Sabia Entrepreneurial Award provides $10,000 for up to 5 woman-identifying students enrolled undergraduate and/or graduate students at Brock University and are actively working on developing a business idea, developing products/prototypes, or running a registered/incorporated business. To be eligible, students must be working with the Brock LINC in one of the following entrepreneurship programs:
- Entrepreneurship Co-op (offered Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer)
- Navigate (offered Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer)
- Blueprint (offered Fall)
- LINCubator (offered Winter)
Preference will be given to participants in the Entrepreneurship Co-op program. Past recipients of the award are not eligible for a subsequent award.
Applications for Fall 2026 are now open, and will close on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Questions on the award can be directed to the Brock LINC at [email protected]. Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so it is encouraged that applications are submitted early. Please note that this award, as with all Brock awards, will be reported to OSAP and may affect funding entitlement for the study period it’s associated with.
Laura Sabia Entrepreneurial Award Recipients 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Laura Sabia Entrepreneurial Award recipients! Learn more about their start-ups below:
Operating in Canada and India, Cake is Bae offers exceptional homemade cheesecakes, tiramisu, custom cakes, and handcrafted desserts. Aashi Arora is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has had a strong entrepreneurial mindset since Grade 11, when she founded her first business in India, gaining early experience in managing operations, customers, and finances.
Artist Alexis D’Silva creates figurative and landscape contemporary art that explores culture, identity, and intersectionality. Alexis is a Toronto-born mixed media artist currently studying in the Concurrent Education program, with teachables in Visual Art and Mathematics. She has always had a strong passion for art and, from the beginning, knew that she wanted to pursue a career as a full-time artist alongside her work in education.
LinguoTone is an AI mentor for high‑stakes language proficiency exams, offering personalized assessments and feedback. Becky is pursuing a Masters of Science in Biotechnology.
QuickGlam is a beauty vending machine business designed to restore confidence and provide convenient 24/7 access to essential beauty and personal care products. Anna is 2nd year Business student in the Goodman School of Business. As a university student balancing academics, work, extracurricular activities, and an active social life, Anna often finds herself constantly on the go. With such a demanding schedule, it can be easy to forget essential makeup and personal hygiene products needed throughout the day. Recognizing this common problem led Anna to develop QuickGlam to support busy students, faculty, and community members by providing convenient access to essential beauty and hygiene products, helping them stay confident, prepared, and focused throughout their day.
Plan-ED is a technology-based academic guidance platform that simplifies the Canadian school-to-postsecondary pathway. Ivie is a Computer Science student and the child of immigrant parents, and she experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate the Canadian education system without inherited familiarity or consistent guidance. These experiences directly inspired the creation of Plan-ED and its mission to make academic guidance more accessible, personalized, and equitable.
Laura Sabia Entrepreneurial Award Recipients 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Laura Sabia Entrepreneurial Award recipients! Learn more about their start-ups below:
Temilade Adesina, a passionate entrepreneur from Nigeria, founded Eriworld Linens, a business specializing in high-quality, eco-friendly bed linens. After overcoming significant personal challenges, including a spinal cord injury, she developed her business, which offers luxury linens and services like bed-laying and laundry. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Disability Studies at Brock University and participates in the Navigate program to build her entrepreneurial skills.
Abbie Burchell, a third-year Medical Sciences student at Brock University, founded pHer Health Inc., a medical device company focusing on non-invasive methods for early vaginal infection detection and menstrual cycle prediction. Abbie is advancing her innovations through ongoing research and development efforts to enhance women’s health in the LINCubator.
Isabelle Hill is co-founder of Healthy Habits Coaches, a business offering virtual, research-based health coaching and certification programs. The company aims to bridge gaps in health behavior change by providing professionals with effective research-backed strategies. Isabelle, pursuing a PhD in Behavioral and Population Health, is a participant in the LINCubator.
Tiffany Muhindi is the founder of Dawa & Co., a health-focused beverage brand inspired by the traditional Kenyan Dawa drink, known for its immune-boosting properties. The company offers a portable, all-natural drink powder and is currently in the development phase. Tiffany is developing her idea through the Navigate program, and aims to expand the brand through strategic partnerships, product innovation, and sustainable growth.
Stuti Patel is a Bachelor of Business Administration Student in the Goodman School of Business, and founder of Taal by Stuti, a business venture focused on providing affordable and enriching Indian folk and classical dance lessons for youth. Stuti is developing her business as part of the Entrepreneurship Co-op Program.
Maheen Rajani is the founder of Épanouir Beauty, a skincare brand created to challenge societal stigmas around men’s use of cosmetics. The brand aims to normalize skincare as a fundamental part of self-care for men and empower them to embrace their skincare routine without stigma. Maheen, a first-year Political Science student at Brock University, is currently working on market research, product formulation, and developing an online presence for the brand through the Navigate program.
Trinity Samarita, founder of Oopsie Daisy Apparel, creates unique, hand-crafted screen-printed clothing with a focus on creativity and self-expression. Using upcycled garments, her brand blends fashion and art. Trinity is a participant in the LINCubator and is working to expand her product lines, improve equipment, and host more pop-up events.