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SUMMARY:Conducting Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use primary and secondary research to validate your business ideas. Explore the tools available to you for market research.\n\n\nA team of expert librarians from University of Toronto and Sheridan will introduce you to the market research tools available to startups in the Leap Startup League program and the EDGE/ICUBE community. You 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 model canvas.\n \n \nThis workshop will be most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs interested in learning how to conduct primary and secondary market research. Research tools specifically available to Leap Startup League\, ICUBE members and Sheridan students will be explored. \n\n\nThrough the session you will:   \n\nLearn about the pros and cons of different research types\n\nReceive guidance in conducting primary and secondary research\n\nExplore the main market research tools available through the library\n\nStart finding key information to validate the assumptions in your business plan\n\nWalk away with a list of valuable resources to continue your research\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers \n \nCarey Toane: University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Librarian at the Gerstein Science Information Centre. \n \nCatherine Fournier-Boulianne: Liaison librarian for the Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI)\, University of Toronto Mississauga. \n \n& more \n \n\n\nLeap Startup League Series \nThis 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.  \nThe series includes: \n\nMarket Research\nPrototyping \nFinance 101 \nMarketing Workshop 101 \nSales Bootcamp \nStorytelling and Pitch Prep \n\n\n\nHosts \n \nEDGE \nEDGE 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. \n \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’s make it! \n\n\nPLEASE NOTE:  \nThis is a free event. Seats are limited. Register now to save your spot!  \nIf you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca  \n \nMEDIA 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. Should you prefer not to have your photo included in communications\, we ask you indicate your preference. If you have any additional questions\, please feel free to contact us at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca
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SUMMARY:How to get Started: Entrepreneurship in Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:There are many key players in Mississauga’s business community that can provide guidance and direction to entrepreneurs just getting started or to those growing their business. In Mississauga\, key players such as the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC)\, The Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) Centre\, ICUBE at U of T Mississauga\, and EDGE at Sheridan provide entrepreneurship programs\, resources\, and mentorship. \nIn this webinar\, discover opportunities that are available for entrepreneurs within Mississauga and learn:\nHow each organization can play a role in your entrepreneurship journey\nWhat each organization has to offer and their services\nHow you can get in touch with members of each organization\nAnd more! Join us on Thursday June 3rd\, 2021 at 10:00 am on How to Get Started: Entrepreneurship in Mississauga. \nPlease note: This event will not be recorded.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/how-to-get-started-entrepreneurship-in-mississauga/
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SUMMARY:#UofTPRIDEPITCH 2021
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 second 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 LGBTQ2S+ 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-2021/
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SUMMARY:Prototyping
DESCRIPTION:Better understand the process of generating your first prototype\, access applied research support and work with manufacturers.\n\n\nWondering how to go from idea to prototype?   \nIn collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT) at Sheridan\, the Leap Startup League will support you in navigating the prototyping process. This will be a session where you can learn how to build your first tangible prototype\, access applied research support and  work with manufacturers.  \n \n\n\nIn these webinars you will:   \n\nDiscover the entrepreneurial process and the first steps to move an idea forward. \n\n\nLearn how to create your first prototype\, access manufacturing research support\, and work with manufacturers \n\n\nClarify how to take advantage of available resources to turn ideas into tangible products. \n\n\n\nFeatured Guests \n\n\n\nJohn Lam – EDGE \nJohn Lam 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 centres around the world to learn about entrepreneurship from outside of Canada. Some notable places include San Francisco and Auckland\, New Zealand. John is currently the Entrepreneurship Lead for EDGE in Brampton’s Davis Campus.  \n\n\n\nSaleh Jiddawi – CAMDT \nSaleh is the Manager for the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT). Saleh is passionate about the application of cutting-edge technology in the development of new products that transform the way we work and live. At CAMDT\, he works with industry partners interested in accessing advanced manufacturing technologies and technical expertise to develop new products.  \nSaleh brings with him extensive experience in additive and digital manufacturing\, robotics\, and 3D printing. He has 6 pending applications and 1 active US patent in additive manufacturing. He has over 6 years of technical and business experience across several industries\, from automotive\, research\, robotics\, mobile\, and medical device companies. He holds an MBA from the University British Columbia and a BASc. in Nanotechnology Engineering from the University of Waterloo.  \n\n\nLeap Startup League Series \nThis 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.  \nThe series includes: \n\nMarket Research \nPrototyping \nFinance 101 \nMarketing Workshop 101 \nSales Bootcamp \nStorytelling and Pitch Prep \n\n\n\nHosts \n \nEDGE \nEDGE 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. \n \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’s make it! \n \n\n\nPLEASE 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 \nMEDIA 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.
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SUMMARY:Finance 101
DESCRIPTION:Get crystal clear on the key components of making money in your business.\n\n\nThis interactive workshop will ignite your revenue growth. Participate in an environment that will ignite your revenue growth through guided discussions and thought-provoking exercises. 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. Get ready to take your venture to the next level by getting in tune with your numbers through financial forecasting.  \n\n\nYou will: \n\nWhy it’s imperative to get crystal clear on your revenue model\nGain 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\nGain a framework to establish your revenue source\, pricing\, who to serve\, and number of clients you need to serve\nBuild the competence & confidence to take your business to the next level\, by getting in tune with your numbers (financial forecasting)\nShare\, learn\, and connect with other entrepreneurs \n\n\n\nLeap Startup League Series \nThis 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.  \nThe series includes: \n\nMarket Research \nPrototyping \nFinance 101 \nMarketing Workshop 101 \nSales Bootcamp \nStorytelling and Pitch Prep \n\n\n\nHosts \n \nEDGE \nEDGE 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. \n \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’s make it! \n\n\nPLEASE 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 \nMEDIA 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.
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