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SUMMARY:Understanding the Gig Economy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nPlease note that these workshops were developed for self-identifying Indigenous peoples\, First Nation\, Inuit and Metis.  \nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/understanding-the-gig-economy/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221202T120000
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SUMMARY:African Impact Challenge Pitch Day
DESCRIPTION:African Impact Challenge 2022 Pitch Competition\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us in cheering our founders on as they have their first pitch competition in the 2022  African Impact Challenge.  \nAt the African Impact Initiative\, we are committed to building the future of our continent through its young innovators; by empowering them to create sustainable solutions to our biggest challenges. We achieve this through initiatives centered around impact-driven entrepreneurship\, community engagement and career development. \nOne such initiative is the African Impact Challenge\, where yearly\, we help Africa’s brightest minds go from Idea to MVP to Market.  \nThis year\, we received over 500 venture team applications from 20 African countries\, with 281 teams engaging in pre-incubation training\, where the Top 30 pre-incubation startups were interviewed\, and the emerging Top 16 selected for incubation. \nJoin us on Dec 2\, 2022 as our Top 16 ventures\, representing 8 African countries\, share their incubation experience\, products & services\, and their exciting plans for scaling.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/african-impact-challenge-pitch-day/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Scarborough – Instructional Centre\, 1095 Military Trail The BRIDGE\, Toronto\, ON M1C 1A2\, Toronto\, M1C 1A2\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20221005T135439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T135439Z
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SUMMARY:Visual Branding Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:This crash course introduces entrepreneurs to branding; what it is\, when to do it\, how to use it\, and why it’s so important.\n\n\nAfter hearing from three industry professionals from Toronto-based branding studio\, Wysp Creative\, you’ll have a better understanding of the essential role branding plays in your business. \nOur Speakers: \nLucas DeClavasio \nLucas started his first business when he was 23 years old and learned about the branding process by diving in head first. He has a decade of experience in the design and branding industry\, and has recently started exploring the world of user research. \nAndrew Patterson \nWith nearly 20 years of design and branding experience\, Andrew is a proud partner of Wysp Creative\, and also teaches graphic design and illustration at Sheridan College. When it comes to realizing original designs\, his integrity is unmatched. \nMonica Low \nMonica’s breadth of experience stretches from publishing to design\, to branding\, to business consulting\, all over a successful 20+ year career. She is a partner and key brand strategist at Wysp Creative; she can make you look good AND tell you what to do next.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/visual-branding-crash-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T193535Z
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking | Part 02
DESCRIPTION:You will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process.\n\n\nIn this 90 minute workshop you will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is a applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process. By the end of the workshop\, you would have been introduced to a few key tools used in Design Thinking and gain an appreciation for how you can design products and services by putting human needs at the center of your innovation process. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Andrew Seepersad \nAndrew is the Associate Director for the Business Design Initiative\, a research and education center at the Rotman School of Management which focuses on Design-led Innovation Management. A graduate of Rotman’s MBA program he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Paris School of Business. He is a trained Design Thinking facilitator who also holds a certificate in Learning Experience Design. In addition to his work at Rotman\, Andrew provides private consulting for organizational innovation projects.  Previously\, he worked over a decade at a large multinational corporation\, building extensive experience in Corporate Strategy\, Planning\, Financial Management and Partner Relations Management. In addition\, he was actively involved in theatre\, having founded and led a successful theatre company.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/design-thinking-part-02/
LOCATION:ICUBE UTM – L1240\, Innovation Complex\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T193000
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CREATED:20221108T185833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T144901Z
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SUMMARY:Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures
DESCRIPTION:Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!\n\n\nAvoid 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. \nOur Speaker: Hani Al-Dajane \nEmerge Law was founded by Hani Al-Dajane in 2019 to reimagine the delivery of legal services. \nHani is a corporate and transactional lawyer. In his practice\, Hani serves as outside counsel to businesses\, advising on matters ranging from formation to exit including equity compensation\, regulatory compliance\, and purchase and sale of businesses. \nHani is also a serial entrepreneur himself and is the founder of a new age media company called Yalla\, which has been featured in Canada Digest\, Toronto News\, and Globe and Mail. \n\nZoom Link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/87002420287
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/legal-session-shareholders-corporate-power-structures-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20221003T191707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T134931Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Come learn first-hand how to use market research tools available to start-ups via the ICUBE community.\n\n\nYou will receive training in how to conduct research\, a demo of the best research tools available\, and guidance in finding the information needed to validate the main areas of your business. \nThis workshop will be most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research. \nThrough the session you will: \n·         Learn about the pros and cons of different research types \n·         Receive guidance in conducting primary and secondary research \n·         Explore the main market research tools available through the library \n·         Start finding key information to validate the assumptions in your business plan \n·         Walk away with a list of valuable resources to continue your research \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Catherine MacGregor is the Finance Learning Centre Liaison Librarian at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Before joining the UTM Library last year\, Catherine was a Knowledge Analyst at the Ontario Securities Commission.  She also has experience as a librarian at two different corporate law firms in Toronto.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/market-research/
LOCATION:ICUBE UTM – Financial Learning Centre\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20221012T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T171810Z
UID:87538-1667323800-1667329200@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Ethical Marketing
DESCRIPTION:If your inspiration for creating a social enterprise is to address issues in our society and environment\, then surely ethics are important to you! You’re trying to do the right thing in the sourcing\, production\, packaging\, and operations\, but you may be worried that it’s not perfect. With that in mind\, how do you market the critical impact you’re making without greenwashing or social washing? You want to feel good about what you’re doing\, and definitely don’t want to be called out for being contradictory! \nIn this workshop by Julianna Van Adrichem\, we’ll delve into how to spot greenwashing and social washing\, and what it takes to promote your social enterprise authentically and ethically. You’ll learn ways to market your social enterprise effectively without feeling gross! There will be time to reflect on your marketing and to discuss it with others in breakout rooms. There will also be time for questions. \n\n\n\nOur Speaker: Julianna Van Adrichem \nJulianna Van Adrichem created Promosaurus after 15 years of experience growing social enterprises focused on solar energy\, sustainable agriculture\, waste reduction\, land conservation and other solutions for our environment. In 2019\, she branched out on her own to expand her impact by offering marketing services to many more social enterprises that are doing crucial work for our societies and the planet. \nHer degrees in International Development and Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph ensures that her communications align with the science behind the initiatives and allows her to bring an analytical approach to marketing and to see the larger picture. Julianna is currently a mentor in the Rhyze Ventures Program with Innovation Guelph. \nGet your FREE ticket now!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ethical-marketing/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220912T184031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184031Z
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SUMMARY:Medicine Wheel Teachings
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/medicine-wheel-teachings/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20221003T143205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T154542Z
UID:87503-1666198800-1666204200@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Create a ‘Wow!’ Experience That Turns Your Customers Into Raving Fans
DESCRIPTION:Create a ‘Wow!’ Experience That Turns Your Customers Into Raving Fans\n\n\nJoin award-winning business coach Caitlin Blundell to learn how to build customer loyalty and increase referrals. You’ll learn how to convert your first-time customers into repeat business\, and your regular customers into raving fans. Build a more profitable\, successful business – one that works for you\, not because of you – with these practical\, action-oriented strategies. \n\n\n\nCaitlin is a certified and award-winning business coach who works with business owners who are driven to excel even further. \nShe helps entrepreneurs build a more profitable and enjoyable business – one that works for them\, not because of them. She helps her clients achieve more using proven tools\, methodologies\, and systems that have been tested and perfected over tens of thousands of businesses worldwide. As a coach\, she holds her clients accountable\, and\, just like a sports coach\, pushes them to perform at optimal levels.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/create-a-wow-experience-that-turns-your-customers-into-raving-fans/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220912T184024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184024Z
UID:87455-1666112400-1666117800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Taxation and Accounting of an Indigenous Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/taxation-and-accounting-of-an-indigenous-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20221003T191718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T191718Z
UID:87516-1665513000-1665518400@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:You will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process.\n\n\nIn this 90 minute workshop you will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is a applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process. By the end of the workshop\, you would have been introduced to a few key tools used in Design Thinking and gain an appreciation for how you can design products and services by putting human needs at the center of your innovation process. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Andrew Seepersad \nAndrew is the Associate Director for the Business Design Initiative\, a research and education center at the Rotman School of Management which focuses on Design-led Innovation Management. A graduate of Rotman’s MBA program he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Paris School of Business. He is a trained Design Thinking facilitator who also holds a certificate in Learning Experience Design. In addition to his work at Rotman\, Andrew provides private consulting for organizational innovation projects.  Previously\, he worked over a decade at a large multinational corporation\, building extensive experience in Corporate Strategy\, Planning\, Financial Management and Partner Relations Management. In addition\, he was actively involved in theatre\, having founded and led a successful theatre company.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/introduction-to-design-thinking/
LOCATION:ICUBE UTM – L1240\, Innovation Complex\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220912T184017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184017Z
UID:87452-1665507600-1665513000@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Funding for an Indigenous Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/funding-for-an-indigenous-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221004T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220912T184009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184009Z
UID:87449-1664902800-1664908200@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Starting an Indigenous Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/starting-an-indigenous-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220912T183927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T183927Z
UID:87446-1664298000-1664303400@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Barriers & Challenges: What’s your biggest challenge of starting a business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/ \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com. \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window. It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator. \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/barriers-challenges-whats-your-biggest-challenge-of-starting-a-business/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220912T183908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T183908Z
UID:87443-1663693200-1663698600@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Cultural Opening & Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in our drop in zoom session at 5pm.\n\n\nRedbird Circle will be delivering twelve online workshops on the topic of two-eyed seeing in entrepreneurship. The workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation\, and invite them to think in new ways about themselves\, their community\, and our connection to the spirit of the land. The workshops aim to build traditional knowledge\, community\, facilitate partnerships and mentorships\, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs. For a list of upcoming workshops\, dates and to register please see below. To learn more about the program\, please visit: https://icubeutm.ca/indigenous/  \nOnce you register for an online workshop\, our team will follow up with instructions of how to join. If you don’t receive an email\, please contact us at admin@redbirdcircle.com \nRedbird Circle Inc. in partnership with University of Toronto’s iCube UTM\, The Bridge and University of Toronto’s Libraries. \nAt Redbird Circle Inc\, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge\, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships\, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership\, business creation\, innovation\, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens. \nThe BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of ManagementOpens an external site in a new window and the UTSC LibraryOpens an external site in a new window.  It is where business\, research and innovation converge\, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship\, research\, advanced training programs\, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library\, data lab\, and collaboration lounge. We are a U of T accelerator focused on student formation\, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds. \nUniversity of Toronto Libraries supports campus entrepreneurs enrolled in courses and programs\, commercializing research\, and launching startups on their own or via a campus accelerator.  \nICUBE is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at UTM\, offering resources\, programs\, workshops and mentorship for people who are changing the world. We empower innovators\, creators\, and change-makers to explore their ideas and make them happen. If you want to make a difference\, ICUBE is here to help you make it.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/cultural-opening-indigenous-entrepreneurship-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220721T141316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T203307Z
UID:87244-1661965200-1661968800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Summer Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday\, August 31\, 2022 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money and in-kind prizes\, see examples of how the pitching process works\, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. \nThis event is facilitated by ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and will be held virtually via ZOOM. Sign-up information is to follow! \nEligibility Criteria: \n\nMember of the Summer 2022 Ideation Lab\nSuccessfully completed 3 online modules as part of the program requirements\nAttended 2 virtual and/or in-person events before the time of application\nCompleted Practice Pitch session\, as hosted by ICUBE\n\nJudging Criteria: \nThe panel of judges will be looking for the venture’s: \n\nOpportunity: A clearly identified problem and articulated and compelling value proposition\nViability and impact: Demonstrated traction\, market opportunity and knowledge\nGrowth potential: Sustainable and scalable idea\nInnovation: Intellectual property and/or strong competitive differentiation\nTalent: A strong team\nCommunication skills: An effective and persuasive overall application and pitch presentation\n\nZoom link for the event: \nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/88642184664
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-summer-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220727T132002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T132348Z
UID:87263-1661425200-1661428800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!\n\n\nICUBE at UTM is excited to be facilitating the Ideation Lab during the Fall 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! \nAny interested students\, alumni\, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220610T144111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T144111Z
UID:87198-1657645200-1657650600@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Visual Branding Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:This crash course introduces entrepreneurs to branding; what it is\, when to do it\, how to use it\, and why it’s so important.\n\n\nAfter hearing from three industry professionals from Toronto-based branding studio\, Wysp Creative\, you’ll have a better understanding of the essential role branding plays in your business. \nOur Speakers: \nLucas DeClavasio  \nLucas started his first business when he was 23 years old and learned about the branding process by diving in head first. He made a lot of mistakes\, and learned a lot from them. After a decade in the design and branding industry\, he has helped Wysp Creative develop a streamlined branding package that’s quick and affordable without sacrificing quality.  \nAndrew Patterson \nWith nearly 20 years of design and branding experience\, Andrew is a proud partner of Wysp Creative\, and also teaches graphic design and illustration at Sheridan College. When it comes to realizing original designs\, his integrity is unmatched.  \nMonica Low \nMonica’s breadth of experience stretches from publishing to design\, to branding\, to business consulting\, all over a successful 20+ year career. She is a partner and key brand strategist at Wysp Creative; she can make you look good AND tell you what to do next.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/visual-branding-crash-course/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220610T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T200648Z
UID:87201-1656090000-1656095400@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session to learn about the various ways in which entrepreneurs can raise funds for their businesses.\n\nWith speakers from York Angels and Futurpreneurs\, you’ll learn about how best to approach investors\, and seek out other financing opportunities to support your growth. A ZOOM link will be emailed to participants closer to the event date.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nEnrique Soissa\nWith over a decade and a half in media and entertainment industries\, working in content and client facing roles\, I have spent my time in major media organizations as well as start-ups. From founding and running my own business in the music industry\, acquisitions\, and client management roles\, I have a wide variety of experiences to draw from. Now in the role of BDM for Futurpreneur\, I am now able to support new business creators during their key foundational stage.\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie Salem CPA\, CA \nKatie Salem CPA\, CA is an accomplished financial professional and strategist with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and management consulting. She has advised start-ups\, small business owners as well as large corporations with an exceptional commitment to helping clients achieve their financial\, operational\, and strategic objectives. She is the Executive Director of York Angel Investors and an active Angel Investor.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/fundraising-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220603T145012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T145012Z
UID:87193-1655312400-1655317800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:#UofTPRIDEPITCH 2022
DESCRIPTION:U of T Entrepreneurship and Positive Space is thrilled to announce the second U of T PRIDE Pitch Competition.\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce the third year of U of T’s PRIDE Pitch. Students from all three campuses are welcome to apply for #UofTPRIDEPITCH – a competition that offers $5\,000 in cash prizes to recognize\, reward and accelerate the U of T’s 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Selected individuals or teams will compete by showcasing their idea via a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges. \nCome and watch our prideful students pitch for the chance to win one our cash prizes!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/uoftpridepitch-2022/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Road\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220426T154141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154141Z
UID:87136-1654016400-1654021800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures
DESCRIPTION:Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!\n\n\nAvoid 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. \nFeatured Guests \nMatthew Literovich – Senior Associate\, Dentons \nMatthew Literovich is a senior associate in Dentons’ Corporate group. Based in Toronto\, he has significant experience in the technology\, life sciences\, and charities spaces. \nMatthew 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. \nAreas of Expertise: \n\nJoint Ventures\nVenture Capital\nDirectors and Officers\nMergers and Acquisitions\nAhmed Mudathir – Associate\, Dentons\n\nAhmed 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. \nPrior 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. \nAreas of Expertise: \n\nCorporate\nSecurities and Corporate Finance\nMergers and Acquisitions\nVenture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies\nVenture Capital\n\nMedia 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.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/legal-session-shareholders-corporate-power-structures-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220405T152242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152242Z
UID:87117-1652374800-1652382000@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:ICUBE’s Poker Night
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun networking event to meet students\, peer entrepreneurs\, investors and mentors while enjoying snacks and winning prizes.\n\n\nYou don’t need to be a pro poker player\, we will have a table for 1st timers & beginners and will offer a brief tutorial.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/icubes-poker-night/
LOCATION:Blind Duck Pub\, 3359 Mississauga Rd\, Mississauga\, ON L5L 1C6\, Mississauga\, L5L 1C6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220324T120400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T120400Z
UID:87102-1649856600-1649860200@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Ideation Lab Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!\n\n\nICUBE 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! \nAny interested students\, alumni\, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/ideation-lab-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220309T170151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T170151Z
UID:87070-1648562400-1648566000@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Women in Social Enterprise Spotlight and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate and share the impactful work of Canadian women in creating social and environmental change\n\n\nCanada 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. \nYou should attend if you are..\n\nA woman working in the social enterprise space in Canada\nAlready have or are interested in building a social impact mission for your business\nEntrepreneurs or employee for a for-profit or non-profit working on impact-focused projects\nExcited to share your vision and the social impact solutions you are working on\nLooking to connect and collaborate with others to grow\nKeen to participate in an afternoon of candid conversations\n\nWhat to expect\n\nA short presentation from our founder on Women and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\nLots of time to network in small groups\nSafe space to raise issues you are experiencing in moving your vision forward\nA lookbook for attendees to share their work\n\nSpots are limited so register now and make sure to book the time in your calendar. \nHosted by Startup Social Enterprise\, a Startup Canada community driven by Social Venture Circuit.  \nThis event is brought to you by the generous support of the Startup Women Community Fund\, presented by Startup Canada\, UPS and Scotiabank.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/women-in-social-enterprise-spotlight-and-networking/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220217T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T195813Z
UID:86956-1647129600-1647215999@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Build a Better World
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTake 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. \nRegister a team or join one today! Make sure you submit your ideas by March 13.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/build-a-better-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220309T170211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T170211Z
UID:87073-1646906400-1646911800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:Mississauga Women's Entrepreneur Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Entrepreneur Conference and learn from entrepreneurs on how to increase gender equality and ensure a sustainable future\n\n\nWomen’s Entrepreneur Conference\n“Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Future” \nAre you an entrepreneur looking to increase sustainability in your business through gender equality?  \nJoin us at the Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Future\, Women’s Entrepreneur Conference\, taking place online on Thursday March 10th\, 2022  \nLearn 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 \nRegistration in advance is required to attend this event.  Register Today! \nA 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 \n\n\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nJennifer Harper\, Cheekbone Beauty Founder and CEO \nAn 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.\n  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. \nwww.cheekbonebeauty.com  \nInstagram | Twitter | Facebook – @cheekbonebeauty\n \n \n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKER\nNoora Sharrab\, Sitti Social Enterprise Ltd Co-Founder and CEO \nNoora 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.  \nwww.sittisoap.com   \nInstagram | Twitter | Facebook – @sittisoap TikTok – @shopsitti \n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKER\nSeema Sanghavi\, Cooks Who Feed Founder and CEO \nAs 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.\n 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. \nwww.cookswhofeed.com  \nInstagram | Twitter | Facebook – @cookswhofeed \n\n\nHosted and presented by \nMississauga 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   \nPresented in Partnership With The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/mississauga-womens-entrepreneur-conference-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220117T151738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T151750Z
UID:86762-1646760600-1646767800@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:PITCH With a Twist
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nWith 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.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/pitch-with-a-twist-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220127T004712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004712Z
UID:86837-1646006400-1646092799@icubeutm.ca
SUMMARY:BCIC Biomedical Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the BCIC biomedical pitch competition! \nBoston 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. \nWhy should you join?\n\nTop 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;\n$1 million and more direct equity investment from well-known venture capitalists (dozens of angel/VC funds will attend the final competition)\nMentorship from venture capitalists\, serial entrepreneurs\, corporate executives\, and attorneys;\nMedia exposure through the websites\, Wechats\, and other channels in cohosters’ network;\nDiscounted services on incubator\, startup Bootcamp\, and financials;\nOpportunities to partner with Asia market influencers and penetrate into Asia markets;\n\nStartup Requirements\n\nComply 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;\nThe ideas or products submitted are innovative and original\, and have certain social and market value;\nUnder biomedical industry or sub-industries;\nSpecify the individual\, company or team when registering for the competition;\nThere is no nationality restriction on participants. Any entities looking for Chinese-funded or US-funded can participate.\n\nAll applications are welcome to register before February 28th\, 2022.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/bcic-biomedical-pitch-competition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T085435
CREATED:20220127T004029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004029Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Company Program 2022: Information Session (Option B)
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide information about the  Mississauga 2022 Summer Company program  and how to apply.\n\n\nSummary \nAre 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! \nEvent Details \nLearn 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. \nThis information session will provide you with information about the Summer Company program in Mississauga including: \n\nProgram eligibility requirements\nProgram participation requirements and expectations\nProgram training and mentorship  \nProgram grant opportunity\nand how to complete and submit a program application.\n\nThe Summer Company Program will be delivered virtually by the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) for the Mississauga area.  \nPlease 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. \nApproval 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!  \nAttendance 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. \nTo learn more about the program\, visit mississauga.ca/youngentrepreneurs \nIMPORTANT \nLogin 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  \n————————————————————– \nThis online session is presented by:  \nMississauga 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.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/summer-company-program-2022-information-session-option-b/
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Fine tune your business product/service offering and to begin or ramp-up your online presence. Develop a marketing strategy and implement it\n\n\nAre 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. \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers.   \nIt is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members\, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students.  \nBenefits  \nThrough the session you will: \n\nDevelop 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. \nDevelop a process for creating engagement and promotional campaign content and using it through various digital channels and customer journey/funnel stages. \nIn one session\, you will learn a digital promotion recipe you can use throughout the life of your venture.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nGarrett Hall  | Professor of Digital Marketing\, EDGE Mentor-In-Residence \nGarett 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. \n\n\n\nLeap Startup League Series\nThis 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.  \nThe series includes:  \n\nFinance 101 (Asynchronous) \nPrototyping \nStorytelling and Pitch Prep (Asynchronous) \nDigital Marketing 101 \nSales 101 \n\n\n\n\nHosts\nEDGE\nEDGE 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.  \nICUBE \nICUBE 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!  \n\n\nImportant Notes\nThis is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot!   \nConfirmation emails take up to 24 hours to be processed. We thank you for your patience.   \nIf you require any accommodation to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca   \nMedia 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.   \n \nMore Programs and Events  \nTo stay in the loop\, sign up for our newsletter. 
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/digital-marketing-101-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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