New Accelerators

Sydney has professional experience in government relations, research, and fundraising. She is eager to leverage her skills to connect diverse stakeholders and increase support for climate solutions. Recognizing that interdisciplinary challenges like climate change require interdisciplinary solutions, Sydney is committed to driving progress through collaboration.

Her undergraduate thesis project on the consequences of geoengineering sparked a deeper interest in the intersection of clean technology, policy, and climate innovation. Sydney aims to advance Canada’s climate finance and innovation policy landscape, while fostering meaningful international collaboration to ensure that no country is left behind.

Currently, Sydney is pursuing a Master of Global Affairs at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, focusing on innovation, global markets, global security, and policy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science with a Combined Honours in Biology and a minor in Sustainability from McMaster University.

Annabel is currently completing a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. With an undergraduate background in mechanical engineering specializing in biomechanics, she is driven by a passion for optimizing processes in technological innovation and integrating sustainable processes into manufacturing and design.

Professionally, Annabel has honed her skills in optimizing data collection workflows and analysis at the Skeletal Observation Lab. She developed software to streamline the collection of biomechanical data from human motion trials and enhance the analysis of force-time data acting on the upper body. Her work in designing and prototyping biopsy sample batch processors has focused on optimizing speed and efficiency in hospital laboratories. An example of her innovative design thinking is a virtual reality simulator and physical training tool she recently pitched. The goal was to provide a highly realistic and precise training environment for physicians in placing small tracking devices under the skin.

 Annabel’s technical skills include design thinking, human-centered design, and usability analysis, all centered around optimization. Annabel’s contributions to the field have been recognized with the George Christie Design Award and a 2nd place finish in Queen’s Next Generation Biomedical Engineering Hackathon. She is seeking to leverage these skills with the Accelerator to refine climate technologies, especially in addressing the world’s enormous need to optimize available data for faster decision-making.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Annabel enjoys playing softball and volleyball, watercolor painting, and hiking.

Deep is a professional engineer with over six years of experience in energy consulting, focusing on strategic energy efficiency and energy transition in North America. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability Management at the University of Toronto, Deep combines technical expertise with advanced business acumen to drive impactful energy conservation initiatives. His experience spans across stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and market trend analysis, having supported electric and gas utility clients in strategic planning and advisory services. Deep aspires to work at the intersection of the social impact of climate change, energy transition and sustainable finance. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable and Renewable Energy from Carleton University and serves as Vice President of The Energy Network (TEN).

 Arushi Parashar is a finance and strategy professional with close to five years of experience, driven by a passion for shaping sustainable business strategies. With a strong foundation in capital markets and consulting, Arushi has developed a proven ability to analyze financial data and implement strategic solutions that create lasting value. 

During her time at Morningstar, Arushi contributed to the development of ESG index products, supporting the growth of sustainable investment strategies. She has also held various roles in the fintech sector, where she focused on driving operational efficiencies and developing innovative financial solutions. These experiences have deepened her belief in the importance of integrating sustainability into financial models to foster long-term business success. 

Arushi holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and is currently pursuing her MBA at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. 

Sunidhi combines her background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a passion for social entrepreneurship to drive sustainability-focused solutions. She has worked in technology consulting at Deloitte, where she led digital transformation initiatives. Sunidhi developed a tool to support investment decisions in renewable energy projects, offering real-time insights on key financial metrics, and is currently creating an AI tool to help companies convert their sustainability initiatives into strategic advantages. Currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, she focuses on integrating finance, technology, and strategy to foster sustainable change.