George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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The BuildUP Accelerator is a free eight-week business program designed to support skilled trades professionals who are looking to start, strengthen, or grow their own business.
Delivered by the Innovation Cluster, Peterborough and the Kawarthas, the program provides practical business training tailored to the needs of trades entrepreneurs. Participants will explore topics such as business planning, taxes, bookkeeping and financing, marketing, sales, estimating, operations, hiring, and leadership.
Throughout the program, participants will learn from experienced industry professionals, gain practical tools they can apply to their businesses, and connect with other skilled trades entrepreneurs. BuildUP is designed to help participants develop the business knowledge and confidence needed to operate more effectively and plan for sustainable growth.
Program Start: October 6, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks (2 hours per week)
Format: Hybrid – virtual and in-person options
Cost: Free
Applications are now open!