ApplyBoard is Honoured as CIX’s 2022 Innovator of the Year

We’re thrilled to announce that ApplyBoard has been named CIX’S 2022 Innovator of the Year

Announced on June 16, this great honour is a reflection of ApplyBoard’s seven-year growth and success in breaking down barriers for international students as part of our mission to Educate the World. 

Award badge naming ApplyBoard the CIX 2022 Innovator of the Year.

What is CIX?

CIX (Canadian Innovation Exchange) is Canada’s largest startup curation program and investment conference. Each year, CIX gives their Innovator of the Year Award to a Canadian company which “disrupts and transforms an industry in profound ways.” Past recipients have included Trulioo, Miovision, Lightspeed, ecobee, Wattpad, Shopify, and Desire2Learn.

What This Means for ApplyBoard

Martin Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO of ApplyBoard, will accept the award and participate in a keynote fireside chat at the CIX Summit in Toronto on November 1. 

The Honourable Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, has been invited to present the award.

In the official press release, Martin elaborates on what this award means for ApplyBoard. 

“This is a tremendous honour and vote of confidence from the Canadian tech and innovation community,” says Basiri. “Every single day ApplyBoard is dedicated to our mission to Educate the World as we develop new ways to serve the millions of students around the world who are searching for a better education. The trajectory of my brothers’ lives and [my own] changed drastically thanks to the power of education and the world of opportunity that it opened up. We can’t wait to create more positive change as a proudly Canadian company.”

An illustration of gears and a lightbulb, signifying innovation.

Innovator of the Year

ApplyBoard’s recent product launches, including the cutting-edge Canadian Visa Calculator, International Student GIC Program, AB Solutions Insights Dashboard, and acquisition of TrainHub, all reflect the ApplyBoard team’s commitment to breaking down barriers to international education through innovation. 

As the world’s largest online platform for international student recruitment, ApplyBoard never stops innovating. We strive to be the world leader in providing access to international education—and this recognition from CIX helps prove ApplyBoard’s got what it takes.

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