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

SickKidsUniversity of TorontoUnity Health Toronto
Athena Platform Interface showing partner proposal management and student team coordination

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

Access top computer science talent from the University of Toronto
Get a working software prototype delivered in one semester
Zero cost beyond your time investment in mentoring
Real solutions to real business challenges
Potential to hire proven talent after the course

🎓For Students

Work on real-world projects with real stakeholders
Build portfolio-worthy work that matters
Learn agile development and professional workflows
Collaborate in teams with dedicated mentorship
Experience the full product development lifecycle

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.