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Business & Leadership Essentials Certificate Program The BEA’s Business & Leadership Essentials Certificate program is a free, 2-month program designed to give Black professionals & entrepreneurs the business and leadership foundations to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Participants will...

Join our Customer Journey Map Workshop! In this session, you'll learn how to create a visual map of your customer's experiences with your product or service. We'll guide you through understanding their needs, pain points, and moments of delight. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of your...

2024-2025 ECHO Program: Call for Applications Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) is a specialized experiential training program led by veteran entrepreneurs and consultants across a variety of sectors. ECHO provides innovators of cardiovascular technologies with...

Join our Design Thinking Workshop to learn a creative approach to problem-solving and discuss real-world case studies. We'll guide you through understanding users, brainstorming ideas, creating prototypes, and testing solutions. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to innovate and improve their...

Wow, what an amazing month startGBC has had. We are thrilled to announce that three startGBC student from George Brown College have launched their own tech companies and were recently invited to showcase their innovations at Collision 2024. Collision, a premier global tech conference held in Toronto...

Meet Godfrey Jonas, Founder & CEO of Owujupe Inc. - startGBC July 2024 #WnyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight In the month we celebrate Canada Day, we reflect on how glorious Canada is, the opportunities this gentle giant of a country provides, and the global impact it delivers in tackling social...

Women's Business Accelerator Are you a female newcomer with a business idea? The Women’s Business Accelerator (WBA) is a free, online workshop series that will equip you with the tools you need to launch a profitable business in Canada. In the WBA program, you’ll: Develop your idea and craft a...

Entrepreneur in Residence – October 1 to November 22, 2024 The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is looking for an experienced entrepreneur to lead programs and conduct one-on-one consultations with aspiring entrepreneurs. 14 Hours/ week + flexible schedule The selected Entrepreneur in Residence will...

Application now open for the ventureLAB Hardware Catalyst Initiative - Application deadline June 14, 2024 This free competitive program is designed to accelerate your tech hardware startup and propel your product. Dedicated to supporting Canadian silicon and hardware companies for up to 24 months...

Calling all Hardware startup founders! ventureLAB's Hardtech Pitch Competition is now open for applications ventureLAB’s HardTech Pitch Competition is now open for applications alongside the Hardware Catalyst Initiative Program. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products to industry CEOs...