Athena
White-Label Experiential Learning Platform
Connect universities, students, and partners—startups, hospitals, research labs, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs—for real-world software projects that matter.
Powering experiential learning programs since 2018




A full-stack experiential learning platform that streamlines the entire partnership lifecycle—from proposal submission to team formation, deliverable tracking, and final presentations.
How It Works
Athena powers semester-long partnerships between universities, students, and organizations—delivering real software solutions while providing invaluable learning experiences.
🏢For Partners
🎓For Students
Platform Capabilities
Purpose-built tools for managing university-industry experiential learning programs at scale
Proposal Management
Partners submit and manage project proposals with structured requirements and timelines
Team Formation
Intelligent matching of student teams to projects based on skills and interests
Milestone Tracking
Track deliverables, sprints, and presentations throughout the semester
GitHub Integration
Seamless repository management and code review workflows
Progress Analytics
Real-time dashboards for instructors and partners to monitor project health
Role-Based Access
Secure access controls for students, partners, TAs, and instructors
Built for Every Stakeholder
Athena serves the entire experiential learning ecosystem
Industry Partners
Submit proposals, track progress, and collaborate with student teams building your software
Students
Join teams, manage sprints, and deliver real software for real organizations
Instructors & TAs
Oversee all projects, grade deliverables, and ensure quality across teams
Program Administrators
Manage cohorts, partnerships, and program-wide analytics
Launch Experiential Learning at Your Institution
Athena is a white-label platform ready to power experiential learning programs at any university. Currently deployed at the University of Toronto, connecting students with SickKids, UNICEF, and 50+ organizations.
Ready to bring this to your institution? Let's talk.