Chalk, the Kitchener startup that provides workflow management tools to teachers, has been named one of 15 companies to attend the Metabridge mentorship camp in Kelowna, B.C., next month.

Metabridge, to be held June 9-10, brings together 15 of the leading startups in the country for mentorship from some of the world’s leading tech experts, entrepreneurs and financiers.  

"We had an overwhelming response to Metabridge this year,” said Executive Director Sehra Bremner in a statement. She added that “109 companies applied, which is more than ever before. We are really pleased with the strength of all the companies that took the time to apply.”

Chalk provides workflow-organization software for teachers. In its brief history, it’s gained a vast customer base by offering its product free to front-line teachers, and charging school boards for the administrative service and data. Last month, the company announced it had formed a partnership with Charter Schools USA, bringing advanced curriculum management technologies to one of the largest and most innovative charter school networks.

The startups attending Metabridge this year include 14 from across Canada and Lynk Jobs Ltd. from Kenya – the first international startup to attend the event.

The other Metabridge 2016 companies are:

Brightsquid (Alberta)

Communitysift (British Columbia)

Dive (Ontario)

Drop Loyalty Inc. (Ontario)

Flytographer (British Columbia)

Nobal Technologies (Alberta) 

Open Channel (Ontario)

RentMoola (British Columbia)

RingPartner Inc. (British Columbia)

SilkStart (British Columbia)

TalentClick (British Columbia)

Tapplock (Ontario)

Turnstyle (Ontario)