Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures
2021-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!

About this event

Avoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees.

Featured Guests

Matthew Literovich – Senior Associate, Dentons
Matthew Literovich is a senior associate in Dentons’ Corporate group. Based in Toronto, he has significant experience in the technology, life sciences, and charities spaces.
Matthew works extensively with emerging companies and investors as a part of the Firm’s Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group. He advises on incorporations, shareholder matters, reorganizations, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate-commercial issues that may arise.
Areas of Expertise:

Joint Ventures
Venture Capital
Directors and Officers
Mergers and Acquisitions

Ahmed Mudathir – Associate, Dentons
Ahmed Mudathir is an associate in Dentons’ Corporate group. Based in Toronto, his practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters for venture technology and emerging growth companies, as well as securities and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining Dentons, Ahmed was a member of a leading national law firm focusing on corporate and commercial transactions, and leveraging the use of cutting-edge legal technologies.
Areas of Expertise:

Corporate
Securities and Corporate Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies
Venture Capital

Media Consent: By registering for this session, you consent to the reproduction or use of the photographs, Screenshots, and video recordings taken during this event. This information in whole or in part, in all forms and media, will be used for distribution to the general public for the purposes of publicity and promotion of ICUBE UTM and its services. In giving this consent, you release ICUBE UTM and its nominees from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right you have in connection with any sale, reproduction or use of the digital media.

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Digital Marketing 101
2021-07-28 18:00 - 20:30
Are you ready to build better customer relationships? Join us to develop your marketing strategy and learn how to implement it.

Do you know who your ideal customer is and how to identify customer touchpoints? Join EDGE and ICUBE in a workshop to define your ideal customer and map out their journey, understand the customer relationship lifecycle, develop your marketing strategy, and explore marketing channels and tools to increase your revenue.

You Will:

Develop a clear value proposition
Identify your customer touchpoints
Choose the right channel for your marketing message
Build a strategy to reach your customers across all touchpoints

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Marketing 101
Sales Bootcamp
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts

EDGE
EDGE is the place where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive at Sheridan. If you want to learn how to develop a business or social enterprise idea, EDGE has the resources to get you started.

ICUBE
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot! If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
MEDIA CONSENT: Photographs, screenshots, and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers.

Sales Bootcamp
2021-08-04 10:00 - 15:00
An intensive bootcamp to get your sales funnel started with specialized seminars for different business types.

In this full day intensive you will take a deep dive into sales basics as they apply to your business and create a sales strategy to drive revenue for your startup.
This workshop is an introduction to sales basics, followed by a specialized seminar that will go deeper into the differences for b2b and b2c business owners. You will also get an opportunity to work with a coach to start working on your own strategy. If you are launching or running an early-stage business and need help applying systems to grow your revenue, this workshop is for you!

You will learn about:

Funnel management
Conversion tracking
Tools that will help you manage your sales process

You will gain clarity on:

Your value proposition
Your target market
Your messaging

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Marketing 101
Sales Bootcamp
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts

EDGE
EDGE is the place where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive at Sheridan. If you want to learn how to develop a business or social enterprise idea, EDGE has the resources to get you started.

ICUBE
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot! If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
MEDIA CONSENT: Photographs, screenshots, and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers.

Storytelling Pitch Prep
2021-08-11 18:00 - 20:30
Build your skill in storytelling, and how learn how to communicate value to potential clients, customers, and investors

In this interactive workshop, you will receive feedback and coaching on your business story. Craft strong content that resonates with your audience for use in marketing materials, or for talking about your business in everyday practice. Learn the features of a strong pitch, and prepare for future pitch competitions, funding or investor meetings, and more.

You will:

Learn about narrative structures: why they work, and how to harness them for communication in your business
Build you own business story, for use in marketing and talking about your venture
Receive one on one coaching to improve your story and presentation skills
Learn the features and expectations for a formal pitch
Practice in a safe environment with peers and industry experts

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Marketing 101
Sales Bootcamp
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts

EDGE
EDGE is the place where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive at Sheridan. If you want to learn how to develop a business or social enterprise idea, EDGE has the resources to get you started.

ICUBE
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot! If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
MEDIA CONSENT: Photographs, screenshots, and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers.

Leap Startup League | Summer Showcase
2021-08-25 18:00 - 21:00
Join founders from EDGE and ICUBE’s Leap Startup League program as they showcase the ventures they have built this summer.

The Leap Startup League Summer Showcase features innovative ventures with the community who are part of Sheridan’s EDGE Entrepreneurship Hub and UTM’s ICUBE startup incubator.
Attend to support founders from the Peel and Halton regions and surrounding areas who are building startups and social enterprises.
Find out what these ventures have been working on this summer. The audience will have an opportunity to vote and support these ventures in receiving a $500 bonus through the Audience Choice.
Prizes Available

$5,000 first place
$2,500 second place
$2,000 third place
Bonus: $500 Audience Choice

Why Attend?

See the innovative ideas born from ventures at both EDGE and ICUBE
Celebrate the progress of the Leap Startup League ventures
Vote for your Favourite Venture for their chance to win a cash prize
Connect with the community

Agenda

Welcome and introductions
Presentations and audience voting
Keynote Speaker
Virtual networking + booth conversations
Announcement of the Summer 2021 Leap Startup Showcase funding recipients

Please Note
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

Leap Startup League Onboarding
2021-09-15 18:00 - 20:30
Meet the members of your cohort, learn more about ICUBE and EDGE and ask any questions about the program.

Welcome to Leap Startup League!
EDGE and ICUBE have joined forces to bring you this program.
We are thrilled you will be part of this incredible program to help grow your venture. You will be immersed in a community of talented entrepreneurs, learn the latest innovation knowledge and tools, and get access to two incubators in the ecosystem!
Use this opportunity to meet the other members of your cohort, learn more about ICUBE and EDGE and ask any questions you might have.
We are excited to meet you and start diving into your venture!
Who Should Attend
Leap Startup League cohort participants.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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IP Strategy and Application
2021-09-21 - 2021-09-30
Registration is now open for a new offering within U of T’s Intellectual Property Education Program: Level 2 – Patent Strategies.
University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE) has added a specialized Topic to its Level 2 offerings in the IP Education Program, focused on patents in the commercialization process. Developed with Anil Bhole of Bhole Law, a patent lawyer with years of related experience, Level 2 – Patent Strategies will introduce the steps and strategies involved in preparing and filing a patent application, preparing for patent examinations, and building an intellectual property portfolio. It features in-depth new videos and interactive activities and is strongly recommended for entrepreneurs, start-ups, student researchers, faculty and staff who are developing IP and are interested in obtaining patents in Canada, the U.S. and other countries.
Level 2 is freely available to U of T students from all disciplines, as well as post‐doctorate fellows, faculty, staff, and alumni on the Quercus online learning platform. Students can complete the course at their own pace and will take an average of 3-4 hours. Successful completion of Level 2 – Patent Strategies will be recognized on a student’s Co-Curricular Record as a Strategic Thinking credential. Successful completion of multiple Level 2 Topics will result in multiple CCR credentials. Registration is open on a rolling basis. Completion of Level 1 is required to take Level 2.
Register today at: https://entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/resource/ip-strategy-and-application/
Learn more about all IP Education offerings at: https://entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/for-entrepreneurs/ip-education/

Leap Startup League Bootcamp
2021-09-24 18:00 - 2021-09-26 20:30
This 3-day bootcamp intensive is designed to help you determine your venture’s value proposition, target customer, business model and more.

Welcome to Leap Startup League Bootcamp Intensive!
In this three-day intensive, take a deep dive into valuable essentials and apply them to your venture to establish the foundation for growth.
This free series includes an introduction to the concepts of value proposition, persona mapping and business model canvas. You will also get an opportunity to work alongside program peers to develop your own versions of these documents.

Schedule

September 24: 6 pm – 9 pm EST
September 25: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 5 pm – 8 pm EST
September 26: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Note: All sessions will be hosted virtually via Zoom.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Conducting Market Research
2021-10-06 18:00 - 20:30
Learn how to use research to validate your ideas. Explore the tools available to you for market research.

Expert librarians from the University of Toronto Mississauga will introduce you to the market research tools available to ventures in the Leap Startup League program and the EDGE and ICUBE communities.
Receive training in how to conduct research, get a demo of the best research tools available and guidance in finding the information needed to validate the main areas of your business model canvas.
Benefits
Through the session you will:

Learn about the pros and cons of different types of research
Receive guidance in conducting primary and secondary research
Explore market research tools available through the library
Start finding key information to validate the assumptions in your business plan
Walk away with a list of valuable resources to continue your research

Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Prototyping
2021-10-20 18:00 - 20:30
Better understand the process of generating your first prototype, access applied research support and work with manufacturers.

Wondering how to go from idea to prototype? In collaboration with the  Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies at Sheridan (CAMDT) , Leap Startup League will support you in navigating the prototyping process.
During this session you will learn how to build your first tangible prototype, access applied research support and work with manufacturers.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.
Benefits
Through the session you will:

Discover the entrepreneurial process and the first steps to move an idea forward.
Learn how to create your first prototype, access manufacturing research support, and work with manufacturers
Clarify how to take advantage of available resources to turn ideas into tangible products.

Speakers
John Lam  | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialist, City of Mississauga
He started his entrepreneurship journey as an undergraduate and master’s student at the University of Waterloo. Two startups later, he changed course and moved towards mentoring and coaching other entrepreneurs. John has helped numerous entrepreneurs grow their startup ideas through teaching entrepreneurship at Wilfrid Laurier University, and managing the incubators of the University of Guelph and Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus. John’s journey also took him to many entrepreneurship and innovation centers around the world to learn about entrepreneurship from outside of Canada. Some notable places include San Francisco and Auckland, New Zealand.

CAMDT

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Digital Marketing 101
2021-10-27 18:00 - 20:30
Develop your marketing strategy and learn how to implement it while building better customer relationships online.

Do you know who your ideal customer is and how to identify customer touchpoints?
In this session, you will define your ideal customer, map out their journey, understand the customer relationship life cycle, develop your marketing strategy and explore marketing channels and tools to increase your revenue.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.

Benefits
Through the session you will:

Develop a clear value proposition
Identify your customer touchpoints
Choose the right channel for your marketing message
Build a strategy to reach your customers across all touchpoints

Speaker
Garrett Hall | Professor of Digital Marketing, eosFirst AuroraCon
Garett is a Mentor-in-Residence at EDGE and a seasoned technologist. Besides teaching digital marketing at Sheridan College, Ontario Tech University and Durham College and he is a consultant at eosFirst Aurora Con. Garett has agency experience as well as extensive practice in business development, traditional/digital marketing and eCommerce. A strong believer of leadership and development, he offers his mentorship services to the community around him.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Finance 101
2021-11-03 18:00 - 20:30
Get crystal clear on the key components of finance and making money in your venture.

Find out why it’s imperative to get crystal clear on your revenue model and gain a framework to establish your revenue source, pricing and who to serve.
This interactive workshop will show you how to ignite your venture’s growth through guided discussions and thought-provoking exercises. Take your venture to the next level by getting in tune with your numbers through financial forecasting.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.

Benefits
Through the session you will:

Why it’s imperative to get crystal clear on your revenue model.
Gain the knowledge and tools required to choose a revenue model that is both feasible and that will deliver the income and life that you want.
Gain a framework to establish your revenue source, pricing, who to serve and the number of clients you need to serve.
Build the competence and confidence to take your business to the next level, by getting in tune with your numbers (financial forecasting).
Share, learn and connect with other entrepreneurs.

Speaker
Zahra Qureshi, CPA| Optinum Professional Corp.
Zahra started her career as an accountant, completing her CPA, CMA designation. After gaining some valuable experience in accounting and corporate finance, she shifted gears to try out entrepreneurship and launched Optinum Professional Corp. in 2018 to provide finance and business planning support to other entities and entrepreneurs. She expanded her expertise into social enterprise and completed Canada’s first certification for professionals specifically serving the social enterprise sector, Community Development for the Common Good. She also joined the EDGE-ICUBE summer cohort as an entrepreneur herself to launch Social Venture Circuit, a non-profit organization supporting the social enterprise community within the Region of Peel. She hosted the first local Social Enterprise Day celebration in 2020 with a conference for entrepreneurs and professionals working in this space. She also contributes her time to mentoring CPA candidates and EDGE and ICUBE UTM members in learning about finance and social enterprise.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Sales 101
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:30
Start building your sales funnel in this full-day intensive, whether your venture serves businesses or consumers.

In this full-day intensive, take a deep dive into sales basics as they apply to your business and create a sales strategy to drive revenue for your startup.
This includes an introduction to sales basics, followed by a specialized seminar that will go deeper into the differences for B2B and B2C business owners.
You will also get an opportunity to work with a coach to start working on your own strategy. If you are launching or running an early-stage business and need help applying systems to grow your revenue, this workshop is for you!

Benefits
Through the session you will:

Funnel management
Conversion tracking
Tools that will help you manage your sales process

You will gain clarity on:

Your value proposition
Your target market
Your messaging

Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research. It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.

Speakers
Karen Booth | Associate Dean, Sheridan College
Karen became an Associate Dean in the Pilon School of Business in January 2020.  Prior to this role, she was a professor teaching various classes which included Sales Account Management, CRM and Management & Leadership. In addition to teaching, she also held the role of a program coordinator and participated in a number of committees and activities including the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition as an Event Coach.

Marcie Theoret | Professor, Sheridan College
Marcie is the Sales and Marketing Professor at Sheridan College since 2002. Primarily teaching in Sales, Math, and student preparedness and development courses. Marcie has a B.Math and an MBA. She has worked at small, medium, and large companies selling enterprise software. With a passion for roles that offer a combination of training, marketing and technology.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Sauga Pitch and Showcase
2021-12-15 18:00 - 20:30
EDGE, ICUBE and MBEC have partnered to present a flagship Mississauga startup pitch competition.

The Sauga Startup Pitch and Showcase marks the first pitch competition from Sheridan College’s EDGE Entrepreneurship Hub, ICUBE UTM and the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) to offer our members an opportunity to deliver an investor pitch while presenting their innovative concepts.
Watch our finalists compete for prize money and see live examples of how the pitching process works, and what to expect from investors and interested parties.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students
Benefits
Through the session you will:

Speakers

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes six workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE and EDGE.
The series includes:

Market Research
Prototyping
Finance 101
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101
Storytelling and Pitch Prep

Hosts
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Photographs, screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk

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Applications Open: FemSTEM 2022 Pitch Competition
2022-01-28
Applications are now open for the 2022 FemSTEM Pitch Competition!
Each year, H2i holds the FemSTEM Pitch Competition as the culminating event of the FemSTEM event series. The pitch competition, judged by a panel of industry experts and key opinion leaders, gives up-and-coming healthcare innovators the opportunity to present their idea to the public and the chance to win funding and in-kind services to scale their project. With FemSTEM’s mandate to inspire, engage, and celebrate women entrepreneurs, this final event spotlights and accelerates the work of the next generation of women entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector.
This year’s FemSTEM Pitch Event will take place Thursday March 24th 2022 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, and will be hosted virtually. (Registration to watch the pitch event coming soon!)
Applications for companies interested in pitching are due by end-of-day January 23rd 2022.
The FemSTEM Pitch Competition is made possible by the generous support of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and the Temerty Foundation.
Awards:
Winner: $15,000 cash prize and $5,000 in-kind legal services from Cassels
1st runner up: $5,000 cash prize and $5,000 in-kind legal services from Cassels
2nd runner up: $5,000 cash prize and $5,000 in-kind legal services from Cassels
Eligibility for Pitch Competition:
Please read the following eligibility criteria carefully. Only ventures that meet all of the below criteria will be considered for the competition. Ventures must:

Be innovating within the health space
Have at least one co-founder or long-term team member who self-identifies as a woman
Have at least one co-founder/team member who is a current University of Toronto student (undergraduate or graduate)
Have a pitch presenter available who self-identifies as a woman
Have had at least one team member attend at least two FemSTEM events (Kick Off, Fireside Chats). Registration for these events can be found on our Events page.

We encourage all interested ventures to join the H2i community as client companies to access the wealth of mentorship resources we offer.
Mentorship
Pitch finalists will have access to 1 hour of mentorship time from the H2i core team.

Health Impact Investor Challenge
2022-01-28
The Challenge is an 11-week training program for both early-stage impact investors seeking to make investments and purpose-driven entrepreneurs looking to fundraise.
The Health Impact Investor Challenge has two intersecting cohort streams

one geared towards investors looking to make early-stage investments into healthcare solutions
one designed for health-focused startups looking to fundraise.

Investors will navigate the ins and outs of early-stage investing while startups prepare for the capital-raising process. These weekly live-interactive sessions will be results-driven and delivered virtually. The program will connect startup and investor participants to industry experts, present an opportunity for network expansion, and provide valuable insight into the investing and capital raising process.
At the end of the program, the investor cohort will award a $100,000* investment to one startup.
Spots are limited. Apply before January 28, 2022.

Summer Company Info Session 2022
2022-02-01 16:30 - 18:00
An information session about applying for and participating in the Ontario Government’s Summer Company program.

Learn how the Summer Company Program can help Ontario students 15-29yrs receive free training, business skills development, mentorship and guidance, and an opportunity for a grant of up to $3,000 to start and operate their own business this summer.
This information session will provide you with information about the Summer Company program in Brampton including:
• Program eligibility requirements
• Program participation requirements and expectations
• Program training and mentorship
• Program grant opportunity
• and how to complete and submit a program application.
The Summer Company Program will be delivered virtually by the Brampton Entrenpreneur Centre (BEC) for the Brampton & Caledon area.
Please note: Brampton’s Summer Company program will give priority to new businesses only in Brampton and Caledon that are sales ready and must demonstrate that the business can operate and follow all government health and safety guidelines related to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approval of applications to participate in the Summer Company program is a competitive process. Students accepted in the 2022 Summer Company Program can receive up to $3,000 to assist with start-up and operating costs while also receiving hands-on business training and mentorship from business professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the summer!
Attendance at this information session does not guarantee eligibility to apply to the program or approval to participate in the program. There are limited spots available for participation in the program. The process by which this program is delivered in Brampton is subject to change.
This online information session is presented by:
The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC)
For information, visit Brampton.ca/bec or call 905.874.2650

Prototyping
2022-02-02 18:00 - 20:30
Better understand the process of generating your first prototype, access applied research support and work with manufacturers.

Wondering how to go from an idea to a prototype?
This will be a session where you can learn how to build your first tangible prototype and access applied research support.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students
Benefits
Through the session you will:

Discover the entrepreneurial process and the first steps to move an idea forward.

Learn how to create your first prototype, access manufacturing research support, and work with manufacturers

Clarify how to take advantage of available resources to turn ideas into tangible products.

Speakers
John Lam  | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialist, City of Mississauga
John Lam is the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialist for the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office, and more specifically, for the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre. His role involves supporting innovative scale-up companies in Mississauga or those who wish to locate in Mississauga. His entrepreneurial experiences stem from starting two ventures, one promoting physical activity to youth through Ultimate Frisbee workshops and another connecting people to mental health resources through chatbot technology. John has also taught entrepreneurship courses as a teaching faculty member at Wilfrid Laurier University, and led start-up incubators at the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Sheridan College. He studied Recreation, Business and Psychology in undergraduate, completed the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology (MBET) program from the University of Waterloo and is now working towards a PhD in Higher Education with a focus on entrepreneurship education from University of Toronto. Feel free to ask him about anything start-up related!

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes five workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE.
The series includes:

Finance 101 (Asynchronous)
Prototyping
Storytelling and Pitch Prep (Asynchronous)
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101

Hosts
EDGE
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society, and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let us make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot!
Confirmation emails take up to 24 hours to be processed. We thank you for your patience.
If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers.

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9th Annual Falcons' Fortunes Pitch Competition
2022-02-04 10:00 - 12:30
Watch Ontario entrepreneurs pitch their breakthrough cancer innovations at FACIT’s 9th annual Falcons’ Fortunes Pitch Competition

Falcons’ Fortunes showcases six entrepreneurs working in the oncology space as they pitch their Made-in-Ontario innovations to an external panel of elite judges. Hosted by FACIT, this annual event offers the $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award to invest in the most promising oncology research idea. This year’s event will be held online via Zoom.
While the research idea should be novel and sound, the competition is for the best pitch – that is, the presentation that best convinces the investor judging panel on the value of the idea and how $100,000 would improve and/or better illustrate the potential, and if possible commercial, value of the innovative idea itself.
Building a culture supportive of entrepreneurship and commercialization in Ontario is critical to drive innovation. Falcons’ Fortunes endeavors to enhance, support and celebrate a culture of commercialization in Ontario, such as the cultivation of skill sets that enable ideas to be successfully pitched to investors.
Join us and learn more about these emerging breakthrough innovations and network with the Ontario cancer research community.
For more information, please visit FACIT’s website here.
Who should attend:
Entrepreneurs, investors and anyone interested in cancer innovation.

Agenda:
10:00 am – 10:15 am: Opening remarks
10:15 am – 11:45 am: Pitch competition
11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote address during judges’ deliberation
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Announcement of winner & networking

Featuring:
OPENING REMARKS:
David O’Neill, PhD, President, FACIT
Hon. Jill Dunlop, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Peter van der Velden, MBA, MSc., Managing General Partner, Lumira Ventures

Peter is a highly experienced venture capitalist, who for the past 31 years, has been building innovative, technology centric companies from start-up through to expansion. As General Managing Partner of Lumira Ventures, Peter led the firm in recently raising its fourth and largest fund – $C450 million of new capital for Canada’s life sciences sector. During his tenure at Lumira, he and the team have backed dozens of transformative NA-based healthcare companies that have delivered more than 50 approved therapies for patients, generated significant cost savings for healthcare systems and produced first quartile returns for the investors in Lumira funds.
Peter is a very active volunteer in the communities in which he works and plays and is a frequent lecturer at universities and conferences on themes related to venture capital, innovation and healthcare. As President and Chairman of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), Peter led the rebuilding and re-positioning of the organization in parallel with supporting its role in the development and implementation of key provincial and federal initiatives to rebuild and revitalize the venture capital industry in Canada. In addition to working with federal and provincial governments on policy matters related to healthcare innovation and innovation, Peter has represented the Canadian venture industry at global venture capital congresses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Judging Panel:

FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Lisa Milestone, Associate Director, Corporate Affairs, FACIT (lisa.milestone@facit.ca).
Can I forward the Zoom link to colleagues who are also interested in attending?
No. Anyone interested in attending must first register through this Eventbrite site so that all attendees can sign the associated Confidentiality form. Details with the Zoom link will be sent to all registrants closer to the event date.
Is the audience able to ask questions of the pitch presenters?
The Q&A after each pitch presentation is restricted to the judges. However, there is an informal networking session planned from 12:00-12:30pm, which serves as a great opportunity for audience members to ask questions of the pitch presenters, judges and/or FACIT team.

Rotman's Future Black Business Leaders Conference
2022-02-05 09:00 - 14:30
Join us live on February 5th at the Future Black Business Leaders Conference

On Saturday, February 5, 2022, we invite you to join us live online for a day of engaging events to help you learn more about how the Rotman Full-Time MBA program fosters an environment for Black Leaders to thrive! You will get to:

Experience a sample class led by our globally renowned faculty
Join in on discussions with leading Canadian employers
Be inspired by our Rotman alumni on how they’ve achieved success
Learn about our dedicated scholarships and awards for Future Black Leaders at Rotman
Learn more about our flexible Morning Evening MBA program
Ask questions about our admissions process, scholarships, immigration and student life

FEATURING
Keynote Speaker
Olugbenga Olubanjo
CEO & Founder, Reeddi
Learn how Earthshot prize finalist, Olugbenga founded and built University of Toronto-based start up Reeddi, a clean-tech system that provides clean energy and allied invocations for individuals and businesses operating in energy-poor regions of the world.
The Rotman Impact: MBA Alumni Perspectives
Hear from black Rotman Alumni who are leaders in their field.
Industry Chats
Join discussions with leading companies in Canada, on how they promote growth for black business leaders. Companies include:

BCG
CIBC
Deloitte
KPMG
RBC

Lunch & Learn
Enjoy lunch on us while you learn more about:

Rotman’s Full-Time MBA Program: Ask me Anything about Admissions and Financial Aid
Student Life at Rotman
Morning/Evening MBA
Study permits and Immigration
Get to know Rotman African and Caribbean Business Club and Students Against anti-Black Racism

Sample Class
Join Prof. Nouman Ashraf, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for an interactive session on leadership.
Experiential Learning at Rotman
Join a panel discussion with alumni and current students on how courses like the Black Entrepreneurship and Leadership course have helped develop their business skills.

This event is hosted by the Rotman Full-Time MBA Recruitment and Admissions Team, in partnership with the Rotman African and Caribbean Business Club (RACBC).
Registration is free, but space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot.

Summer Company Program 2022: Information Session (Option A)
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:30
This session will provide information about the Mississauga 2022 Summer Company program and how to apply.

Summary
Are you a student 15-29 yrs, a parent/guardian or an educator? The Summer Company program can help Ontario students launch and operate a business this summer with the support of free business training, mentorship and an opportunity to receive a grant of up to $3,000 to help get their business started in Mississauga!
Event Details
Learn how the Summer Company Program can help Ontario students 15-29yrs receive free training, business skills development, mentorship and guidance, and an opportunity for a grant of up to $3,000 to start and operate their own business this summer.
This information session will provide you with information about the Summer Company program in Mississauga including:

Program eligibility requirements
Program participation requirements and expectations
Program training and mentorship
Program grant opportunity
and how to complete and submit a program application.

The Summer Company Program will be delivered virtually by the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) for the Mississauga area.
Please note: Mississauga’s Summer Company program will give priority to new businesses only in Mississauga that are sales ready and must demonstrate that the business can operate and follow all government health and safety guidelines related to impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Approval of applications to participate in the Summer Company program is a competitive process. Students accepted in the 2022 Summer Company Program can receive up to $3,000 to assist with start-up and operating costs while also receiving hands-on business training and mentorship from business professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the summer!
Attendance at this information session does not guarantee eligibility to apply to the program or approval to participate in the program. There are limited spots available for participation in the program. The process by which this program is delivered in Mississauga is subject to change.
To learn more about the program, visit mississauga.ca/youngentrepreneurs
IMPORTANT
Login information for this Webex event will be emailed prior to the event start time. If you have any technical questions, please contact Mona Aysha, Small Business Coordinator, Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) Syeda.Aysha@mississauga.ca
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This online session is presented by:
Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC), Economic Development Office, City of Mississauga. MBEC is your central source for small business information, resources and guidance. For information, visit Mississauga.ca/mbec or call 905-615-4460.

Digital Marketing 101
2022-02-09 18:00 - 20:30
Fine tune your business product/service offering and to begin or ramp-up your online presence. Develop a marketing strategy and implement it

Are you struggling to determine how to best present your products/services content online and how to tackle the seemingly complex digital space? Do you want to know how to formulate a strategy to communicate to your customer segments online and what and how to communicate? Join EDGE and ICUBE in a workshop to begin formulating a digital marketing strategy that will define your online customer segments, map out an online content strategy that best communicates your products/services and how to use this content to promote to your customers across various digital channels and customer journey stages; all with a focus on increasing your awareness and revenue.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers.
It is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.
Benefits
Through the session you will:

Develop a clear online micro value proposition; namely the strategic breakdown of your customers (via their problems) into segments to match up to your product solutions.
Develop a process for creating engagement and promotional campaign content and using it through various digital channels and customer journey/funnel stages.
In one session, you will learn a digital promotion recipe you can use throughout the life of your venture.

Speakers
Garrett Hall  | Professor of Digital Marketing, EDGE Mentor-In-Residence
Garett is a Mentor-in-Residence at EDGE and a Professor of Digital Marketing at Sheridan. Prior to teaching and mentoring at the EDGE, Garrett had digital marketing agency experience as well as extensive practice in various business development roles and more specifically in building an eCommerce business to 7.5 million in sales. A strong believer in paying it forward, he offers his mentorship services to the community around him.

Leap Startup League Series
This series includes five workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE.
The series includes:

Finance 101 (Asynchronous)
Prototyping
Storytelling and Pitch Prep (Asynchronous)
Digital Marketing 101
Sales 101

Hosts
EDGE
EDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society, and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
ICUBE
ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, and co-working. We provide expert support, resources, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let us make it!

Important Notes
This is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot!
Confirmation emails take up to 24 hours to be processed. We thank you for your patience.
If you require any accommodation to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
Media Consent: Screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers.

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Summer Company Program 2022: Information Session (Option B)
2022-02-16 18:00 - 19:30

BCIC Biomedical Pitch Competition
2022-02-28
You are invited to the BCIC biomedical pitch competition!
Boston Chinese Investment Club (BCIC), ShangHai Zhangjiang Boston Enterprise Park, Yael Capital, Massachusetts Avenue Capital, Q Bay Center, and Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association-Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter(SAPA-DC) will be cohosting the Biomedical Pitch Competition to connect high-quality early-stage biomedical start-ups with investors and other business accelerator resources.
Why should you join?

Top three winning startup teams will get $17,000 cash award and $20,000 rental credits from our partnership incubators across multiple cities in the United States and China, including Boston, Bay area, Shanghai, Beijing and more;
$1 million and more direct equity investment from well-known venture capitalists (dozens of angel/VC funds will attend the final competition)
Mentorship from venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and attorneys;
Media exposure through the websites, Wechats, and other channels in cohosters’ network;
Discounted services on incubator, startup Bootcamp, and financials;
Opportunities to partner with Asia market influencers and penetrate into Asia markets;

Startup Requirements

Comply with the relevant laws, regulations and policies of China and the United States, and do not infringe on the intellectual property rights and other legal rights of others. Individuals, teams and companies participating in the competition shall be responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the registration information;
The ideas or products submitted are innovative and original, and have certain social and market value;
Under biomedical industry or sub-industries;
Specify the individual, company or team when registering for the competition;
There is no nationality restriction on participants. Any entities looking for Chinese-funded or US-funded can participate.

All applications are welcome to register before February 28th, 2022.

PITCH With a Twist
2022-03-08 17:30 - 19:30
PITCH showcases innovation and entrepreneurship from University of Toronto, Sheridan College, and our greater community. Focusing on early-stage ventures, we bring together innovators from a variety of sectors to pitch their businesses for cash prizes and in-kind support.
Join us on March 8th, 2022 for our third PITCH, International Women’s Month Edition, to stand in support of women entrepreneurs at a competition that promises to break down barriers and reward great ideas from diverse voices.
With a panel of women-identifying judges and all the people pitching will be women-identifying, coming in from two streams of ideas and early stage startups, come celebrate creativity and entrepreneurship for all. Learn from amazing speakers sharing their experiences, network with great companies, and witness exciting pitches as companies compete at the hub of entrepreneurship in action.

Mississauga Women's Entrepreneur Conference 2022
2022-03-10 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Women’s Entrepreneur Conference and learn from entrepreneurs on how to increase gender equality and ensure a sustainable future

Women’s Entrepreneur Conference
“Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Future”
Are you an entrepreneur looking to increase sustainability in your business through gender equality?
Join us at the Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Future, Women’s Entrepreneur Conference, taking place online on Thursday March 10th, 2022
Learn from our panelists who will share information, experiences and insights to women entrepreneurs on how they address the gender gap and move towards equality to enhance and create a sustainable future
Registration in advance is required to attend this event. Register Today!
A Webex link will be emailed to all participants prior to the event start time. If you have any questions, please contact our events team at mbec.events@mississauga.ca

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jennifer Harper, Cheekbone Beauty Founder and CEO
An award-winning social entrepreneur, Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct to consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) in the brands ethos and in developing products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry – Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty.
She speaks regularly to university, college and high school students about social entrepreneurship, empathy and the history of her First Nations family. She has also been invited to speak to various entrepreneur groups including women in business associations, Apple Canada and First Nations organizations. Cheekbone Beauty’s mission is to help every Indigenous youth see and feel their enormous value in the world while creating sustainable cosmetics.
www.cheekbonebeauty.com
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook – @cheekbonebeauty

GUEST SPEAKER
Noora Sharrab, Sitti Social Enterprise Ltd Co-Founder and CEO
Noora Sharrab is a Palestinian-Canadian Muslim social entrepreneur, mentor, humanitarian and mother of 3 and runs a non-profit and social enterprise dedicated to supporting refugee and displaced communities. She obtained her Master’s degree in Political Science with a Specialization in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at York University in Toronto, Canada. In 2013, Noora partnered with Jacqueline Sofia to establish a Social Enterprise, Sitti with the purpose to empower refugee communities to become self-reliant through employment generation and promoting gender equality. Noora was an Advisory Council member with UNHCR Canada, and WeConnect International (Canada). She is a Canadian SheEO Venture Winner and the received the Muslim Awards of Excellence for ‘Women of the Year 2021’ Award. Most recently she won the BMO for Women, Entrepreneur Award for 2021 based on their sustainable impact with the refugee community and currently mentors young entrepreneurs as part of the EDGE hub at Sheridan College.
www.sittisoap.com
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook – @sittisoap TikTok – @shopsitti

GUEST SPEAKER
Seema Sanghavi, Cooks Who Feed Founder and CEO
As founder of Cooks Who Feed, Seema is passionate about ending hunger. In partnership with charities and NGOs, Cooks Who Feed is on a mission to empower food lovers to take action for a hunger-free world.
In addition to her career, she loves to cook, eat, and travel off the beaten track. She has travelled extensively and has had the pleasure to work in various countries including Canada, the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, and India. She considers herself to be an amateur chef and enjoys taking cooking courses in different countries to learn the local cuisine and cooking techniques.
www.cookswhofeed.com
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook – @cookswhofeed

Hosted and presented by
Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC), Economic Development, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Division, City of Mississauga, is your central source for small business information, resources and guidance. mississauga.ca/mbec 905-615-4460 mbec@mississauga.ca @MississaugaEDO – Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook
Presented in Partnership With The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Build a Better World
2022-03-13
Are you interested in how technology can help build a better future for our community? We are looking for students who are ready to make change!
Take part in this challenge and develop solutions to a real-world problem of your choice within two categories – Climate Change and Sustainability or Societal Impact and Supporting Community. Any post-secondary student in Canada can join – we only encourage that 50% of your team identifies with the 2SLGBTQ+ community. You don’t need a background in tech, we want all walks of life to come to the table.
Register a team or join one today! Make sure you submit your ideas by March 13.

Women in Social Enterprise Spotlight and Networking
2022-03-29 14:00 - 15:00
Let’s celebrate and share the impactful work of Canadian women in creating social and environmental change

Canada is full of entrepreneurial women working to create positive social and environmental impact everyday. Join us on March 29th for a virtual networking session to tell your story and hear from other women social entrepreneurs. Share your experience, passion, challenges and successes with other women who are just as passionate about creating positive change.
You should attend if you are..

A woman working in the social enterprise space in Canada
Already have or are interested in building a social impact mission for your business
Entrepreneurs or employee for a for-profit or non-profit working on impact-focused projects
Excited to share your vision and the social impact solutions you are working on
Looking to connect and collaborate with others to grow
Keen to participate in an afternoon of candid conversations

What to expect

A short presentation from our founder on Women and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Lots of time to network in small groups
Safe space to raise issues you are experiencing in moving your vision forward
A lookbook for attendees to share their work

Spots are limited so register now and make sure to book the time in your calendar.
Hosted by Startup Social Enterprise, a Startup Canada community driven by Social Venture Circuit.
This event is brought to you by the generous support of the Startup Women Community Fund, presented by Startup Canada, UPS and Scotiabank.

Ideation Lab Info Session
2022-04-13 13:30 - 14:30
Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!

ICUBE at UTM is excited to be facilitating the Ideation Lab during the Summer of 2022 to help you put big ideas into action! By taking part in the program, you can access webinars, live events, and mentorship, needed to map out a sustainable business or organization. You also will be eligible to compete for prize money at the end of the program to help you further launch your idea into reality. So, whether you’ve been building an invention, dreaming of starting a non-profit, or see a nagging problem you know you could fix – the Ideation Lab will help you make it happen!
Any interested students, alumni, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!

ICUBE’s Poker Night
2022-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Blind Duck Pub, 3359 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Join our fun networking event to meet students, peer entrepreneurs, investors and mentors while enjoying snacks and winning prizes.

You don’t need to be a pro poker player, we will have a table for 1st timers & beginners and will offer a brief tutorial.
